Trees 4450514 1280
Forestry + Woodlands
Forest Craftsperson
Opportunity

Forest Craftsperson

Cockermouth
Lumberjack 2146515 1280

Info

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 5th April 2026

Overview

Join Forestry England in this exciting opportunity at Bassenthwaite Lake. Forestry England are foresters, professionals and experts. They are a passionate team who love to share their enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for the environment. Together, they’re using their scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. They're already adapting their landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for all to enjoy. They're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber. As Forest Craftsperson you will support the beat forester shaping the land they manage doing a range of operations and inspections in the forest, including helping with practical matters that may arise. Be a champion of our health & safety culture demonstrating their value of 'look out and look after' in their work.

Forestry Commission

Forest Craftsperson

Person specification

At a glance

  • Practical experience in forestry or countryside / environmental management.
  • General understanding of forestry, arboriculture, nature conservation, outdoor recreation and countryside­ related issues.
  • Competently use a range of hand tools.
  • Awareness of health and safety systems relevant to practical countryside work.
  • Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award or equivalent in one or more practical forestry skills.
  • NPTC (or equivalent) in safely applying pesticides using handheld applicators.
Enquire
grey overlay shape

Related Opportunities

Job Vacancy

Open Awards are excited to be expanding the range of apprenticeship standards for which they offer end-point assessment and are actively recruiting Lead End-point Assessors and End-point Assessors. One of these new apprenticeship standards is Level 4 Forestry Works Manager (ST1427) and they are…

View Details

Volunteering

Join Raise’s new Neuroaffirming Volunteer Programme, launching January 2026. This inclusive woodland volunteering initiative is designed for neurodivergent people – and anyone who values accessible, welcoming outdoor spaces. Volunteers will help create and care for community woodlands across…

View Details

Volunteering

Volunteer days are open to all and are a great opportunity to socialise and to learn about forest restoration, as well as contribute to creating more native woodland in Cumbria. Tasks include removing non-native trees, planting native trees, collecting and propagating seeds, and the protection and…

View Details

Job Vacancy

The University of Cumbria is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships in the country and our programmes are delivered to apprentices across the whole of England. With experience of assessment, you will conduct assessments in line with the requirements set in the appropriate…

View Details

News and events

The latest in Cumbria...
Keep up to date with local information, from upcoming networking opportunities and careers fairs to available travel bursaries, and get involved as a learner, provider or employer.