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Location - various locations throughout Fife

36 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Permanent

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Closing date - Friday 19th January 2024

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RSS Countryside Management Ltd. are a not-for-profit sharing contracting company working in Fife and beyond.

 

Based at Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy, RSS Countryside Management Ltd. are an ambitious organisation that are keen to grow and develop its business. As a result, we are seeking to grow our team and engage an experienced Forestry Operative to work within our contracting business.

 

Through our contracting business, we currently provide forestry and estate maintenance activities across Fife and beyond working with public sector and private customers.

 

Responsibilities. 

 

• General forestry and arboricultural work within a variety of setting.

• The operation of associated machinery such as tractors, winches and chippers.

• Deal with customers in both the public and private sector and therefore good communication skills are essential.

• Undertaking wider estate maintenance activities as directed.

• Work with minimal supervision as part of a small team.

• To work safely and to prepare appropriate risk assessments.

 

 

The post is full time and permanent based on successful completion of 6 months probationary period. It is also based on a 36-hour working week, although some flexibility may be required depending on specific projects and workload.

 

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £13 per hour, access to the company pension scheme and 35 days leave per annum. As a training organisation, we are committed to providing opportunities for the development of all staff.

 

What experience do I need to have to apply?

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Essential

Skills and Qualifications:-

CS30 and CS31 Chainsaw Ticket

Ability to use Microsoft based computer packages.

Full clean driving licence

Emergency First Aid +F Certificate

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Specialist Knowledge & Skills:-

Experience of preparing and working to Risk Assessments

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Interpersonal & Communication Skills:-

A passion for working in the land-based sector.

Excellent decision-making skills.

Ability to communicate with a wide range of customers.

Ability to work as part of a team

 

RelevantExperience:-

A minimum of 12 months experience working in a similar role

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Desirable

Skills & Qualifications:-

Aerial Rescue and Climbing tickets

NPTC Qualifications in windblow and large trees

Basic tree inspection

PA1&6 Certification

Plant operating qualifications

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Additional Requirements

The ability to be flexible and adaptable as the organisation develops

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To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to enquiries@ruralskillsscotland.com