Forest Craftsperson - Cumberland

Operational: Restock and establishment work: hand planting, tree guard construction, repairing fences and controlling vegetation. Clearing and maintaining trees: high pruning, cutting back and felling. Tree safety work: surveys, putting up safety signs and safety fencing. Tree survey work related to managing potentially hazardous trees. Estate maintenance work such as high pruning operations to maintain access and the management or clearance of trees or other vegetation. Make sure work programmes you are responsible for are delivered effectively and efficiently. Surveying, including measuring/tariffing, tree safety, stocking density and a variety of recreation trails. When needed, gather operational data accurately and efficiently and maintain appropriate up to date records to the standard required.Team working and Health and Safety:Operate and maintain tools and resources to required standards and make sure work on site meets our health and safety standards. By effectively liaising with colleagues and stakeholders, plan, implement and deliver efficient work programmes that help meet Forestry Englands aims and objectives. Engage proactively and respond constructively to existing and prospective customers and present the highest standards of professionalism when representing Forestry England in the marketplace. Carrying out risk assessments working to high health and safety standards which are guided by FISA (Forest Industry Safety Accord).