Contracts Supervisor​/Assistant Harvesting Manager

Contracts Supervisor / Assistant Harvesting Manager

Melrose, South-east Scotland

Opening date: 7 January 2026

Closing date: 9th February 2026

Scottish Woodlands is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for forestry and the outdoors. Helping to deliver a busy work programme from our Melrose office, a core area for timber harvesting in the UK, you would join a dynamic team with diverse experience and be supported by expertise from within the organisation.

The role is varied but mainly focuses on supervising timber harvesting operations and providing support to local harvesting managers. You will aid the team in managing harvesting sites to industry standards and within all health and safety, and environmental legislation. In this role you will liaise with contractors, third‑party landowners, and clients, as well as monitor and record timber production figures.

This role offers a good opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate.

Ideally applicants will have a relevant academic qualification in Forestry, though this is not essential as full training will be provided. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications. The position may also suit someone with an environmental, geography, agricultural, rural surveying, or other land‑based qualification or who has relevant practical experience.

You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware, and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of contract, project, and health and safety management would be advantageous.

Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing toward attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is encouraged.

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, a company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.

The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.

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