Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Many people think our work is timber production. That’s true – but it's only part of the story. We also:
- develop renewable energy schemes
- create and maintain trails and visitor facilities
- conserve habitats, wildlife and archaeological treasures
This all requires a supportive range of corporate and business services such as:
- human resources
- finance
- procurement
- digital
- media and communications
We require a diverse range of skills and experience to deliver this work. One of the ways we do this is through Work Based Learning. This offers people the chance to earn while they learn. This can be for staff we already employ by boosting their skills through courses and on the job learning. It can also be by recruiting apprentices.
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship allows you to gain new skills and knowledge, while working in a supportive environment. You gain a recognised qualification, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and the hands-on experience of working in that role.
Watch the video below to hear from three of our trees and timber apprentices. Amelia, Robbie and Aidan have all gained permanent roles with us:
Forestry and Land Scotland has offered a variety apprenticeships, including:
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Trees and timber - this is a solid grounding to start a career in forestry. You'll learn from a variety of specialists to give you an introduction to modern forestry, all while working as a Forest Craftsperson. This is a hands-on role and includes gaining various practical qualifications e.g. Woodchipper, Strimmer, Brushcutter, and Chainsaw. Click here to view a video from LANTRA Scotland about apprenticeships in Forestry.
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Procurement - as a Scottish Government agency, procurement is a vital department. You'll gain a vocational qualification that will steer you through the important elements associated with procurement and extended supply chains. You'll also work as part of a national procurement team. This is a diverse role involving tendering, contract management and more.
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Mechanical engineering - with over 300 forests across Scotland, and around 1,000 employees, we operate a lot of vehicles. You will be trained to deliver a high quality supply, repair, and maintenance service. The mechanical engineering apprenticeship gives you a wealth of experience working alongside skilled technicians. You can also complete Automotive or Land Based Engineering qualifications.
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Civil Engineering – we manage around 9% of the land in Scotland, including one of the biggest road networks in the country. This is a graduate apprenticeship where you will complete a degree in Civil Engineering alongside working in a team responsible for a variety of projects including building and maintaining roads and bridges.
These are a snapshot of the opportunities that we've offered so far. We're always working with different areas of the business to identify opportunities for new apprenticeships.
When do we recruit for these positions?
The skills we need are continuously developing, as we manage the national forest estate.
We do not recruit for apprentices at set times of the year. We advertise apprenticeship roles when they are requested by the various business areas. Keep an eye on our recruitment pages for any updates.