Joint Sandwich Placement

One year fixed term placement (6 months each with James Jones & Sons and Scottish Woodlands)
Two placements available in North and South Scotland
The chance to experience the full tree to timber supply chain
Build a strong foundation of knowledge in the industry
One placement, two organisations, lots of experience
Working in North and South Scotland to experience diverse environments across our beautiful country
A blend of formal, structured and experiential learning.

Spending time in our sawmills to better understand the timber supply chain
Working as part of our harvesting team to get first hand experience in round timber production
Understanding forest management duties in a couple of private estates
Training including forest mensuration and measuring and consolidating this learning in the workplace
A short secondment to a large private estate in the area.

Working both alongside managers and alone, to carry out woodland inspections, implement surveys and supervise operations
Learn to prepare contract documentation and risk assessments
Gain invaluable insights into operational budgets, client reporting, forest planning and other regulatory work
Looking into business development that help create opportunities in our business.

We recognise and value everyone is unique and therefore will adapt the programme to bring out your talent and interests.

You will have:

A team committed to your development
33 days annual leave
£20 – £23k
Company van
Pension scheme
Accommodation potentially available if required
Health & wellbeing services and discounts on retail and recreational activities (whilst at James Jones & Sons placement only).

Applications together with a CV should be sent to – recruitment@jamesjones.co.uk

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