Senior Harvesting Manager
The Opportunity: We're looking for an enthusiastic, driven, and experienced professional within the forestry sector to join a growing and successful team. Due to significant business growth our client is seeking a Senior Harvesting Manager to deliver the timber procurement, harvesting, and sales service to woodland owners and customers across the Scottish borders, Northumberland, and surrounding areas. Working cohesively with the team, you will support and help maintain the continued growth of the business. A fantastic opportunity that will support your ongoing professional development allowing you to really define your career in the sector.
The Company: A well established timber harvesting business in the UK that provides an unparalleled standard of service and expertise to a variety of clients. A wealth of expertise and experience within the organisation enables the company to deliver the highest level of service and financial return to clients all across the UK.
Role Responsibilities:
• Provide a high level of service, for sourcing timber from clients and the distribution to both industrial and domestic users
• Routinely conduct site visits to oversee the progress of harvesting operations; assessing the suitability of the machinery, quality of the timber, storage and the related health and safety measures are adhered to
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and clients for all harvesting and related work
• Ensure compliance to company and industry standards throughout the process
• Actively seek out new business opportunities
Skills you will need:
Essential:
• Several years experience within the forestry sector or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• A decision maker, who thinks proactively to resolve problems and takes ownership of tasks
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
• The ability to work cohesively in a team and lead proactively
• Confident in managing and reporting on financial performance
• Strong IT skills, data reporting and proficient in all Microsoft packages (particular excel)
Remuneration: A competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's experience. A bonus scheme, company vehicle, fuel card, laptop, mobile and PPE material and resources.
Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Joe on the details below.
Joe Black - 07595 466353 joe@culturaconnect.co.uk