Nurseries Works Operative

Role Objective

Primarily responsible for the carrying out a range of operational tasks whilst also providing support and coordination of nursery operations. This may include working in areas relating tooperational and office support and coordination of stock control and dispatch in nurseries. Therole will also include a certain element of administration and provision of office support, and liasing with various stakeholders to ensure operational programs are achieved.

Terms and Conditions

Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Production/Seed Manager

Location: Ballintemple, Co. Carlow

Responsibilities

Depending on the specific nursery location, responsibilies may include:
• Support the coordination and delivery of our operational programmes, whilst meetingquality and compliance standards.
• Carry out a range of manual duties which may include, seed collection andprocessing, forklift operations relating to stock management, and/or tractor operations relating to seed orchard management.
• Provide support to the production of forestry planting stock particularly in relation to both bareroot and containerised growing practices.
• Support the production team in relation to crop and stock monitoring and management.
• Support office based staff as an when required in record keeping, contract management, stock management and dispatch.
• Carry out stock inventory, sampling and evaluation.
• Collection and recording of relevant field information through surveys and inspections.
• Support the promotion of a safe working environment for our people, our contractors and customers.
• Provide relevant and accurate field information in preparation of operational plans.
• Support the Nursery in customer/stakeholder engagement, networking, and other initiatives.

Behavioural Competencies

All employees must be a role model of the Coillte values: Knowledge Led, Committed, Resourceful, Collaborative.

• Time Management: Efficient management of time and resources and the ability to work to deadlines when required and to effectively prioritise between competing demands.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to work to deadlines when required and to effectively prioritise between competing demands.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and addressing them promptly by working on own initiative.
• Discretion: To be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.
• Communication: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Values: To live the Group’s values.

Desired Technical/Professional Competencies

• Education & Qualifications: Relevant qualification in horticulture/forestry or related discipline to HETAC Level 5 is desirable but not essential.
• Experience: At least 18 months relevant work experience.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team as as being able to work on own initiative
• Machinery Operation: Experience operating machinery would be an advantage
• Technology: Good IT skills would be an advantage

Our Company Values

• Committed
• Resourceful
• Collaborative
• Knowledge-Led