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Forester BAU 1

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    COILLTE Cuideachta Ghníomhaíochta Ainmnithe
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    Ref: #JOB-2429294
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    COILLTE, Unit 4/5, Pearse Plz, Pearse R, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 AD60
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    No of positions: 1
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    41 hours per week
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    Competitive
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    Published On: 16 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 29 Jan 2026

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Role Objective 
Responsible for the organisation and supervision of forest operations in the Business Area Unit (BAU), ensuring excellent quality assurance, good production and cost control, compliance with environmental and social standards, and safe work practices.  Manage and develop Contractors and Forest Operatives to ensure that all operational production targets are met on time as efficiently as possible. Be flexible in implementing forest security measures to protect and maintain the forest estate across the BAU.  Fully utilise available technologies and new business processes to ensure efficiencies are delivered and support optimal operational performance.

Terms & Conditions
Reports to: Function Lead
Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Sligo (or by agreement) 

Responsibilities 
People, Leadership, Organisation and Culture
Manage Contractors and Forest Operatives to ensure that they deliver operational targets, meet quality standards and provide excellent value for money.
Develop Contractors to ensure that they can deliver their best performance and are able to step-up to provide a more rounded service.
Show flexibility to support the business across all operations within the BAU to facilitate better geographic coverage across the BAU.
Promote a commercial culture in forest operations where decisions are made with full consideration of maximising revenue and reducing cost.
Promote an attitude of simplification to reduce complexity and allow us to do our best work.
Actively promote and prioritise a safe working environment for our people, our contractors and customers in the forest estate.
Be accountable for developing own contribution to the business which includes driving personal development initiatives.
Act as a visible role model for the Group’s values.

Planning & Management
Ensure that Operational Plans are in place to efficiently carry out forest operations throughout the year by accurately phasing work packages and assigning Contractors.
Assist the Manager in preparing the operational budgets to ensure that they are well aligned to the needs of the BAU, and also accurately carry out any production and financial forecasting.
Support the Manager in meeting all financial targets such as revenue and operational costs, by making sure that these are fully considered during forest operations.
Organise and supervise staff, contractors and resources to complete operational programs to agreed timeframes.

Operations
Implement quality control systems in the BAU to ensure that forest operations are carried out to the required standard through effective site supervision and monitoring.
Provide accurate and timely production information from field operations to allow the Forest Manager and BAU make reliable tactical and operational decisions.
Provide timely and accurate Field Data Capture information after all forest operations.
Carry out accurate and timely work-recording of all forest operations.
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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