FOREST MACHINERY OPERATOR Location: Various Harvesting Sites Across Northern Ireland Terms:Full-Time | Permanent About Us McKeever Forestry Ltd is a family-owned forestry company with over 50 years of industry experience.
As leaders in sustainable harvesting, we are proud to combine traditional values with modern forestry technology.
We are currently expanding and seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our operations team as a Forestry Machinery Operator.
The Role As a Forestry Machine Operator, you will play a key role in our harvesting operations across Northern Ireland.
Working with cutting-edge, climate-controlled machinery, youll be part of a team that values safety, professionalism, and development.
No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities Operate modern forestry machinery in line with operational plans Conduct daily machine checks and perform basic maintenance Work effectively as part of a harvesting team, including coordination with contractors Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental standards Candidate Requirements: Genuinely interested in forestry and machinery Mechanically minded - experience with diggers or heavy machinery would be advantageous Safety-conscious, dependable, and a good team player Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions Willing and able to travel to different forest sites across Northern Ireland Aged 18+ with a full driving licence and access to transport No prior experience required full training provided What We Offer: Fully Funded Training, including: NPTC Level 2 in Forest Machine Operations Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F) Hands-on training from experienced operators Competitive pay and benefits package Company-supplied workwear and PPE A friendly and supportive work environment Clear pathways for long-term career development within the forestry sector How to Apply: For more information please download our application pack from To apply, please email your CV by clicking Apply below.
Application deadline: Friday, 15th August 2025