Contract tree feller/forester required just west of Edinburgh

Hi all,

I am requiring a contract forester/tree feller for work on a large estate just west of Edinburgh. I have been working on the estate for 6 months (live here too). My colleague slipped and put out his back some weeks ago and has been told not to touch a saw until January. So any work would most likely last until then.

The work entails completing an extensive hardwood felling licence. There might be the odd larch in amongst it but very little. You would be working alongside myself in parts of the 580 acres of parkland woodland/forest that the estate has. There might be work outside of the main estate too.

You would be felling trees to a maximum diameter of around 20-22 inches. We haven't used mechanic aids in work so far essentially just used ropes, pulleys and manpower for badly hung trees. That could quite happily change though!

Anyway, I typically work 4 days a week, 0745-1600/1800 each day (depending on light/weather/fatigue etc). I don't do 5 days as I have other work too.

What I am looking for is someone who is:

* CS30-31 qualified minimum. Anything beyond that is advantageous.

* Experienced

* Has a 4x4 (I don't, as my colleague did) ideally.

* Bloody hard working and a good laugh.

* Has own PL insurance and kit.

The estate are keen for the job to be done sympathetically. It is not a production woodland, rather a part of the parkland. It's more important that the job is done well than done quickly.

There are other jobs that we are likely to occasionally get diverted to, such as the odd garden clearance, firewood production etc.

The rates of pay are very good, and the work is highly enjoyable. It's a beautiful estate.

Anyone who is interested please get in touch via PM. I will not be paying you as you will invoice directly to the Estate. Nevertheless, I am quite picky with whom I work with and if it doesn't work out, I will let you know as quickly as possible.

Looking forward to responses - the felling licence is coming in next week.

PM sent

Thanks for all the PMs - my apologies for not having time to send each of you one back.

I'm genuinely surprised that people would consider travelling so far for the work! I suppose I was expecting more local interest.

Anyway, I should have time this afternoon to chat to each of you, so thanks again for your interest.

Jonathan

Sounds like a sweet job, thats the sort of thing i would love to do, once i've finished college

It is good fun!

Looking for more responses - had three so far, all have been contacted, but if there is anyone locally who fancies it, please give me a shout.

Jonathan