Forestry Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Self Employed Forestry Worker
Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland.
We are looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to join our established forestry team based in Galashiels, Scottish Borders.
We are a small forestry company that specialise in Maintaining and Establishing forests primarily the Scottish Borders, also covering Dumfries and North of England.
The role will include:
· Tree Planting
· Chemical Spraying
· Stimming/Brush cutting
· Hand weeding
· Surveying
The ideal candidate would have some experience of horticulture or agriculture work although it is not necessary as full in-house training will be provided. Further training and certificates will be provided for the right candidate.
Essential Skills
· A positive mindset and willingness to work outside.
· Working as part of a team.
The job would be ideally suited to someone that enjoys working outside, has a positive attitude, always forward thinking and good time management.
Earnings based on Skills and Output of work: £24000 - £28000
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Forestry Worker roles across Grow Forestry LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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