Forest Craftsperson (FLS) Internal

Forest Craftsperson (FLS) Internal

Job details: Salary £30,414 - £31,814 plus 28.97% employer pension contribution; Contractual hours 35; Basis Full time; Region South; Job category/type FLS Land Management; Date posted 12/06/2026; Job reference REQ1177.

Job description

At Forestry and Land Scotland, we have a permanent opportunity for a Forest Craftsperson based in Galloway. If you enjoy working outdoors in varied environments and want to play a hands‑on role in managing Scotland’s national forests and land, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll support a wide range of forest management and stewardship activities. This is a practical, field‑based role where you’ll work across remote, rugged and steep terrain in all weather conditions. Your work will include tree felling and chainsaw operations, planting and restocking, fencing maintenance, weed control, and maintaining visitor facilities such as paths, trails and signage. You’ll also co...