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Ref no:
REQ1127_1769695789
Published:
29/01/2026
Closes:
19/02/2026
Location:
Millpark Road, Oban, PA34 4NH, Oban, Argyll & Bute
Salary:
£35,736 - £38,124 per year 28.97% employer pension contributions
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

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 Scotland's national forests and land.

We are recruiting 3 Harvesting Foresters and 1 Forest Management Forester across our West Region.

The Harvesting Foresters support the planning and delivery of tree felling operations ensuring sites and programmes are manged and delivered to the required standards. We deliver these programmes through either direct FLS harvesting teams or direct contracts to sell timber at roadside or through our standing sales options with respective contract preparation and management.

The Forest Management and Stewardship Foresters deliver our varied and exciting establishment and associated maintenance programmes whilst also contributing to the more general stewardship and maintenance of respective Beat areas. The role also supports delivery of the maintenance of recreational trails and facilities as well as delivery of environmental projects such as Scotland's Rainforest.

Please review the Job description for more information on the roles and locations available

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