Current opportunities

We have two Forest Craftsperson vacancies available in our Central region, both based out of Glenbranter on a permanent basis.

As a Forest Craftsperson, you’ll carry out practical forest management and estate maintenance tasks including tree felling, fencing, planting, weed control, and maintenance of footpaths, signage, and visitor facilities management. You’ll also support colleagues across harvesting, environment, and wildlife management teams when required, helping deliver materials, repair infrastructure, and maintain key sites. This role is hands-on, varied, and predominantly outdoors, requiring strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safe working practices. 

Our Land Management teams are responsible for delivering a wide range of forestry and environmental work — from planting and maintaining forests, to habitat restoration, peatland management, and supporting high-quality visitor facilities. The work we do contributes directly to Scotland’s climate and biodiversity goals, while helping maintain safe, welcoming spaces for local communities and visitors.

To be successful, you’ll need experience of working outdoors in environments such as forestry, construction, or landscaping, as well as an understanding of health and safety in the workplace. 

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If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply with your CV and covering letter – please ensure you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria detailed on the attached job description and success profile document.

We’re looking for a Forest Craftsperson to join our South Region Land Management team. You’ll be based out of our Ae location.

Our Land Management teams play a vital role in caring for Scotland’s national forests and land, helping us manage around 9% of the country’s land area. The team are responsible for a wide range of activities including woodland creation and restocking, harvesting, environmental and wildlife management, infrastructure maintenance, and supporting visitor experiences. Through this work, they contribute to climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use.

As a Forest Craftsperson you will play a key role in delivering a wide variety of practical forest management and stewardship tasks. This is a hands-on, outdoor role working in all weather conditions, often across remote and rugged terrain. You’ll be involved in activities such as chainsaw work, tree felling and windblow clearance, tree planting and plant handling, maintaining deer and stock fencing, and supporting the upkeep of visitor facilities and forest infrastructure. You’ll also assist with environmental tasks including weed control, habitat management and site maintenance, working closely with colleagues to deliver planned programmes of work throughout the year.

To be successful, you’ll have a passion for working outdoors and be comfortable in physically demanding environments. You should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and time management skills. A proactive approach to learning and developing new skills is essential, along with basic IT skills and confidence using digital tools. Experience in forestry operations such as tree planting, fencing or chainsaw work is desirable, as is an understanding of health and safety in a practical work setting. You’ll also need, or be willing to gain, industry-standard certifications in chainsaw use, brushcutting and pesticide application.

Please click here  to view the full list of benefits of working for us.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply with your CV and covering letter – please ensure you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria detailed on the attached job description and success profile document.