Id Job: 3172334
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Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location
About the job
Central Forest District has responsibility for the management of some 30,000 ha of the public forest within a triangle formed by Liverpool, Hull and Milton Keynes.
The district contains some of the busiest woodlands in the UK and caters for a wide diversity of recreational use.
This post will be based primarily at Market Rasen Lincolnshire or Fineshade, Northamptonshire and will be required to provide tractor resource for approx. 9,000ha managed by 2 beat foresters mainly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. travel to and work within other areas of Central England Forest District may also be required which may require overnight stays for work and training courses.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/growing-the-future.
To carry out a range of mechanical operations including; mowing, mulching, scarifying and hedge cutting. The post will also be a relief operator for mulching and scarifying to support the replanting programme.
The successful applicant will need to have the following qualities: Embrace FC values and respect equality and diversity.
Key Work Areas:
Experience:
Essential
Previous experience of forestry/agricultural tractor driving with a range of implements
Desirable
Experience of working in the forestry/environmental sector. Experience of writing and using risk assessments.
Professional and Technical:
Essential
Desirable
Technical skills:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
Things you need to know
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a name-blind CV and 750 word personal statement. Further details about what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the personal statement and essential criteria. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
You will be asked some technical questions at interview relating to tractor and machinery use in Forestry alongside questions on relevant experience.
Candidates should be aware that there will be practical assessment involving tractor and forestry machinery as part of the interview process and should bring appropriate footwear and clothing for an outdoor assessment.
Deadline for applications is 16th June 2023 at 23:55 BST, sift results will be released week commencing 16th June, Interview date to be confirmed, interviews will be held at Market Rasen, East Midlands (England), LN8 3RQ.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
This is a full time role. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply, however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Any move to Forestry from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Licenses
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
Reasonable adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via FCERecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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