Harvesting Machine Operator

Full Time, Permanent

Location: predominantly south-central England

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About us:

COOMBES Forestry is the South of England’s only leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor who own their own large array of the very latest forestry plant and machinery. With well over a decade of experience and expertise in the forestry sector, we have forged a strong industry reputation and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of forestry work at all levels.

We have seen recent significant growth and currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting and establishment, across the country. We are looking for a new Harvesting Machine Operator join us in providing a service that is second to none.

At COOMBES we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us – we’d love to hear from you.

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About the vacancy:

COOMBES require an experienced Harvesting Machine Operator to carry out mechanised tree felling and harvesting works in clear fell, thinnings and Duty of Care works. You must have significant experience of large-scaled mechanised harvesting operations, as this role will involve daily use of a grapple saw.

You’ll be experienced in operating harvesting machines at a good level of output to meet production targets. The successful candidate will be Harvester FMOCS qualified and have an excellent working knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards. As Harvesting Machine Operator, you’ll complete all forest operations in line with site management plans and risk assessments.

This role will be predominantly based south-central England, but you may be required to travel further afield from time-to-time, as required.

The role will require you to be a self-motivated team member who can work both independently and ‘muck-in’ as part of a team. You will take pride in your work, complete tasks to a high standard, in line with COOMBES’s ethos and values.

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