About us

Euroforest Group is dedicated to sustainable forestry practices and delivering high-quality forestry management, timber harvesting and marketing services to our customers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and excellent customer service.

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The Position

Working across the Euroforest Group, based in South England, the 3-year Professional Forestry Degree Apprenticeship offers a unique blend of on-the-job training and academic study, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful Forest Manager.

TheForestry Degree Apprenticeship is in partnership with the University of Cumbria and the Forestry Commission.  After successfully completing the apprenticeship, the candidate will gain a BSc(Hons) as a Professional Forester and be able to apply for membership of the ICF.

During the apprenticeship, apprentices will learn about and become competent in the broad spectrum of forestry through assisting with, and later having responsibility for, the planning, creation, management, harvesting and utilisation of woodlands and forests.  Apprentices will split their time between Euroforest Timber Marketing and Euroforest Silviculture.

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Key Responsibilities

Harvesting:

·        Assist with providing high-quality service, sourcing supplies of timber from clients and woodland owners and delivering it to industrial and domestic end users and processors

·        Build a sound understanding of timber markets and product specifications in specific geographical areas

·        Learn about how to manage seasonaldemand and fluctuation in market values and trends

·        Learn about how to engage contractorsfor harvesting and associated work, setting rates and ensuring compliance withcompany safety standards, environmental constraints, and contract procedures inline with FISA and industry guidelines

·        Assist in conducting regular andthorough site visits to manage progress of harvesting work, evaluatingappropriateness of machinery, quality of timber, optimising timber cut, reviewof forest roads / timber stacks / relevant haulage, and all aspects of Healthand Safety

·        Monitor application of HSE, FISA andISO 45001 standards on site visits and promote good practice

·        Ensure compliance with ISO 14001standards, to ensure preservation of environmental features within themanagement of harvesting operations.

·        Ensure compliance with the FSC and FSCChain of Custody Certification standards.

·        Assist and cooperate with thecompliance team and certification bodies during internal and external auditingof systems and sites.

·        Undertake obligatory training i.e. First Aid and Health & Safety.

Forest Management:

·        Assist the Forest Managers in the design and grant application process for new woodlands.

·        Assist the Forest Managers in thepreparation of Management Plans that outline the future management of the landand forests.

·        Support Forest Managers in theplanning and oversight of a range of forest activities, including complyingwith all environmental and health and safety regulations.

·        Liaise with statutory and publicconsultees and landowners/clients.

·        Prepare grant applications.

·        Prepare and submit felling licenceapplications.

·        Deliver restocking and new plantingplans.

·        Carry out beat-up surveys.

·        Work alongside contractors plantingtrees.

·        Order materials and deal withcontractors.

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Skills and experience

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to converse with a range of people.

·        Ability to follow detailed procedures accurately.

·        Passion and desire to learn

·        Proficient IT skills.

·        Full UK driving licence.

·        The University of Cumbria specify the following minimum entry requirements:

·        Maths and English at grade4 or equivalent at Level 2.

·        A levels or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS points.

·        Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Additional Information

This role is a full-time, fixed term apprenticeship, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be required to enrol on the Professional Forester Degree Programme with the University of Cumbria.

Benefits

·        Competitive Salary

·        28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

·        Company Holidays (3 days at Christmas)

·        Pension

·        Life Assurance

·        Employee Referral Scheme

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

·        Staff Sponsorship Scheme

·        Discount Voucher Scheme

·        Online learning platform

·        Company vehicle and fuel card (for business and personaluse)

To apply send your CV and a Cover Letter to recruitment@euroforest.co.uk, quoting reference PFDA/22503

The closing date for applications is: 14th April.

The start date will be September 2025.

We reservethe right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications forthe role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application asearly as possible.

Euroforest is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

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