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Forestry Machine Operator - Komatsu 901 Harvester Operator We are looking for an experienced Forestry Machine Operator to join our team and operate our Komatsu 901 Harvester in woodland and forestry operations. This is a hands‑on, practical role for someone with proven experience in mechanised timber harvesting and a strong commitment to safe working practices. We envisage that the ideal applicant will have a passion for forestry operations, enjoy working outside, be a team player and take pride in their work. Main Duties: Primarily operate and maintain a Komatsu 901 Harvester for tree felling, processing and stacking. Occasional use of tractor-based forestry machinery i.e Mulcher, Winch & Crane Trailer Carry out daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on the machine Work safely and efficiently in varied forestry environments. Assist with ground operations where required. Requirements: Chainsaw qualification(s) – NPTC/Lantra certificates (CS30/31 minimum, CS32 preferred) Proven experience within the field (2-3yrs) operating a forestry harvester (preferably Komatsu) Good knowledge of forestry operations and timber production Ability to work to production targets while maintaining safety standards Physically fit, have excellent time keeping, great communications and able to work in all weather conditions Full driving licence The ideal applicant will have a strong background working previously within forestry operations. Experience is preferred but candidates with experience on farming or construction equipment looking to work in forestry would be considered. It is vital that you are professional, have excellent time keeping, exceptional communication and can work collaboratively as part of a team but also be self-motivated to be productive when working alone. A tidy appearance is also essential. All uniform and required PPE will be provided, and 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays) All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport as Dowdeswell is not served by any public transport Competitive hourly pay dependant on experience To apply for this position or if you have any questions please send your cv to [email protected]

no photos of me taking the tops out, but you can see summerhouse it was over, the angle was similar to the one on left behind it

If there's one thing I've learnt from just watching the first four Terminator films, it's that we need more privately held grenade launchers.

Bizarrely, I actually believe you, that you are a computer from Zanzibar. I'm fairly sure you're not a human in the UK who had finished an ash reduction "earlier in the day" and was then posting on here by 09:37.

nobody getting a photo of me with both hands on my pole!

here?

Need a photo of that one!

To explain - there have been a few bot on this site recently (typically a question, no follow on from the OP, or if it is the follow on is straight from a google search) - nothing personal.

Hi, small company based in Aldridge, Walsall looking for extra groundies/labour to help out . Anyone who is happy to turn up on time and do a days work. contact 07800778577 if interested cheers jack

Two cracking songs. I might have had a phase of playing both on repeat when I first discovered the originals. They were well before my time, I only heard Somebody To Love because there was a dodgy dance remix played a lot on the radio about 20 years ago. Controversial! I think it sounded OK, had the same energy as the JA version. Better than this similar effort at least:-

I’m a computer from Zanzibar

That’s some serious work man good on you: might give that a go if I’m ever in a similar situation

You should watch it, a classic in its way. At least a clip of the campfire bean scene as a warning for your cooking.

I'll admit my ignorance here - I had to look that picture up. Don't think I've ever seen the film.

No Stubby, they're straight shank.

That's to stop kerb crawlers.

Now that's soldiering. Poles in the tree are great.

Throw hook for large upright limbs with nothing on.

I have the foam filled (high voltage) Jameson utility poles with a hook (branch lifter) on, using 2 x 6ft poles I anchor as high above as possible, walk out until I start struggling, then use the 12ft length of pole with hook over some side growth at least an inch or so and pull myself out and up the limb with the pole as a kind of bannister, then when Im close enough choke the lanyard, or lanyard halfway and repeat, been out on a horrible 45 ash limb to clear a summerhouse using the pole to pull myself up and miles (literally) out from stem Both hands on the poles, hand over hand