Forest Worker

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Company: St Helena Government

Application Deadline: 13 November 2025

Salary: £10,088 per annum

Job Description

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Forest Worker – Forestry Section

Are you interested in working outdoors and supporting environmental sustainability?

The Forestry Section is looking to recruit a Forest Worker to assist with labour services under the supervision of the Nursery Chargehand, Silviculture Officer, or Forestry Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

Tree seedling production and nursery support.
Manual forestry tasks such as land clearing, ground preparation, planting, thinning, pruning, fencing, and cleaning.
Control of invasive and alien plant species.
Harvesting sawlogs, firewood, and fence posts as directed.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys physical work and contributing to the island’s natural environment.

📞 Contact us for more information or to arrange a discussion.

How to apply

To access job profiles and application forms online, please click here. Alternatively, paper copies are available from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team on telephone +290 22470 or via the recruitment email.

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Officer either:

By email to the recruitment address, or
In paper format delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.

Please note: To be considered for any vacancy, you must complete our application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Contacts

Myra Young

Email Myra Young Phone +290 24724

The Recruitment Team

Email The Recruitment Team Phone +290 22470