Current opportunities

At Forestry and Land Scotland, we have a permanent opportunity for a Forest Craftsperson based in Galloway. If you enjoy working outdoors in varied environments and want to play a hands-on role in managing Scotland’s national forests and land, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll support a wide range of forest management and stewardship activities. This is a practical, field-based role where you’ll work across remote, rugged and steep terrain in all weather conditions. Your work will include tree felling and chainsaw operations, planting and restocking, fencing maintenance, weed control, and maintaining visitor facilities such as paths, trails and signage. You’ll also contribute to wider environmental and wildlife management activities, helping to protect and enhance the forest estate.

This role requires you to work both independently and as part of a team, making decisions on the ground to safely and effectively deliver planned work programmes. You’ll also use technology such as GPS mapping tools and be supported with training to build your technical skills and certifications.

To be successful, you’ll have a genuine passion for outdoor working and practical land-based tasks, with the ability to problem-solve both independently and collaboratively. You’ll have strong communication skills, good time management, and be comfortable using basic IT systems such as Microsoft Office. A willingness to learn and develop new skills through training is essential.

Desirable experience includes previous work in forestry operations such as tree planting, fencing, or vegetation management, as well as knowledge of health and safety practices in a practical working environment.

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 in the job description and success profile.

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. 

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.

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotlands National forests and land. 

Our mechanics work on a wide range of vehicles, machines and equipment (VME) - from cars, vans and 4x4s, to trailers, quads and even forest harvesters and forwarders.  We also work in some unique environments: our modern workshops operate with the latest tools and equipment, including two and four post vehicle ramps, computer based diagnostic equipment and Milwaukie hand tools. Working on-site involves operating within the forest environment, from your own FLS mobile mechanics' van. 

Sitting within a small established team of mechanics and support staff, this is a varied, fast paced role. Mechanics are fully supported and provided with all appropriate training and development .

The Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) team provide safe and economic repair and maintenance of all FLS vehicles, machinery and fleet equipment (VME).  We cover the whole of Scotland, operating three workshop areas – North, South and Mid-Scotland. 

To be successful in this role you will need Mechanical Engineering based qualifications and experience of carrying out repairs and maintenance work on a wide range of VME. 

Please review the Job Description for more information on this role, applications are received through our recruitment portal by way of CV and Supporting Statement. 

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.

We are recruiting a Mechancial Engineering Apprentice who has already commenced a 1st year HGV/automotive apprenticeship.  In this role you’ll work, learn and gain key skills and industry experience from within a supportive organisation.

This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone, whether you're just coming out of education or you already have an established/ long-term career, but are now looking for a change.  We’re interested in hearing from people from all backgrounds and are keen to hear from candidates that may be under represented within the workforce.

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 how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed on the attached job description and success profile document.