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Brushcutting operatives required for 3 weeks around Bristol. Must have CSCS. Lantra 12D a bonus. Good rates. Other gangs travelling from Exeter so transport from that area if required. Will consider individuals or 2 man gangs with highway signed vehicle. Contact [email protected]

We're looking for a tractor driver to operate a 130HP tractor and side arm flail to undertake roadside verge cutting throughout the summer (May - September) in Somerset. Candidate will have previous experience and be a competent operator with basic maintenance skills. CSCS or NRSWA would be advantages although training can be given. Please call 07979 752275 for more details

If you're really working on that tight a margin you should look at your figure. Staff retention of good employees is key to a successful business.

Amp access hire out of Taunton although machine will come down from Bristol. A plant have tracked 17m if you can get closer. Wilson access have a national service. We did a similar job the other night for DCC and used a 2nd crane with a man basket from south west crane hire. Worked out a lot cheaper than a big picker. Could try Poltimore plant as they have a basket on a BIG lorry mount and can bring a trailer to move timber if required. I'll send you some pics if you like. Good luck

Just a note to say I do not check PM box regularly so please use contact details given above for information Possible long term work

CSCS groundies required next week for tree and veg clearance. Must have relevant tickets and CSCS cards. Call Stewart on 07979 752275

Blackdown Environmental are looking to increase their Arb teams. With road and rail contracts for the new year we would like to hear from suitably qualified groundsmen and climbers. You should hold all relevant chainsaw tickets in relation to your role and further tickets would be an advantage although as a company on-going training is provided. Tickets of interest include PTS/COSS/CSCS/First Aid/Trailer/Chapter 8/MEWP Good working conditions and pay. O/T opportunities. Please send your details to [email protected]

We are based on the Devon/Somerset border with up-coming contracts on the rail network in Wiltshire/Hampshire. We require both cutters and climbers. All relevant chainsaw tickets a must but PTS training can be given to the right candidate. We will also require COSS qualified cutters or recently expired COSS Good working conditions and rates of pay. Employed or Self-employed email [email protected] or call 01404 891188

Looking for a 2nd climber/groundie to join a small team. Based on Devon/Somerset border. Full-time position for right person. Must have 38/39 and ideally cscs/first aid/trailer licence but training can be given for exceptional applicant Would suit candidate that would welcome varied work and has a can do don't mind attitude. PM me for more details or call 07979 752275

The Wood Hobbits It's one in the morning, and I'm tucked up in bed. The wind is blowing the rain is beating down and there's a noise in my head. Is that ringing just a dream, no it the phone beside my bed. "Hello" is that you, yes it's me, oh that's good we've got a tree. Can you attend, yes I can send me an email and we'll jump in the van. Driving along through the night not sure what it will be when we get to site. Is it a twig or a bloody great tree, who knows, but we won't be in bed by three. Well here she is on the deck like a great beeched whale, better start the 660 and give the bugger hell. There's so much brash and timber here it'll never go on one load, but fear not I think I can hear the wood hobbits coming down the road. The wind's still blowing and it's lamping down with rain, but those wood hobbits with there single axle trailers don't give up in vain. "Listen mate we're trying to work" it's fairly dangerous stuff, that tree pricked up on its limb could take your head clean off. Off they scuttle behind the van now he's in my light, those bloody wood hobbits sure put up a fight. It's starting to get light and I'm longing for my bed, the wind is still blowing and the hobbits by the hedge A few more cuts and a quick blow up and then we'll head for home, load the van with fire wood I'm sure the lads won't moan. But no sooner said than done we turn to make our leave, those bloody wood hobbits have buggered of with my tree. Ahh we'll the road is open that's all that really matters but my phone has started to ring again, it's Atkins out of hours! Follow us on twitter @blackenviro or Facebook both links on our website Welcome | Blackdown Environmental for more amusing updates, industry news and upcoming training, jobs and events.

A good all rounder required to join an expanding team. Based on the Devon/Somerset border. The company covers a wide range of services to local councils the construction industry, private landowners and more. Basic CS tickets required additional tickets such as PA, CSCS, FMOC, CPCS an advantage. Good rates and working conditions. interesting and varied work. Call Stewart on 07979 752275 or email [email protected]

Hi. We are looking for 2 person gangs (van/truck and chipper) to assist as required on highway emergency work. Please pm for further details.

I tried a pair yesterday and thought they were like ski boots (not ankle movement) If they do soften then not a problem but would not go straight up a tree + tey feel alot more clumpy than my aquafell's. As for the colour they are not as bad in the flesh. I think i'll wait for a little more feed back before I part with my cash.

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Just a reminder. See you all tomorrow. Come and say Hi at the blackdown environmental stand.

He's bob on with that. Cider me up

Dave. Try Adrian or Julian Bussell, Bussell Plant, Wellington nr Somerset.

Sorry, timber is on the Devon/Somerset Border. Please PM for prices and delivery

Hi I have approx 600T of clean larch for sale. Felling to commence shortly so timber can be supplied in required lengths. Also a small amount of scots pine. Job lot or individual loads supplied. Please PM for details

Hi Guys Our local wood fair is this coming weekend (2nd July) and if anyone is interested we have a couple of poles going up so if anyone would like to come along to show joe public what you can do be my guest. If you mail me details i may be able to sort some tickets. Thanks Stewart Blackdown Hills Woodland Association Littletree, Steve sent you an email to invite you along to show all those budding ladies what can be done. Mail me if you can make it. Not to far from you and Mr Blake should be there too.

Gert lush Like goats stareing into a bush Like herding cats You cant polish a turd How be on young'in Tickedy peach Alright bert Zider me up

Not far off mate. How can I help?

Pm with your details and I can probably help out with running a course with funding avaliable