We're Looking for You with Chainsaw Skills

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Svensk Naturvård AB Conservation Worker, Tierp/Uppsala Scope: Full-time or part-time Duration: Fixed-term position, minimum 3 months, August–October 2026 Apply via email: [email protected] About the Job Do you love working outdoors and want to contribute to meaningful projects that promote biodiversity? Do you want to be part of a great team of conservation workers? If so, you might be the person we're looking for! About Us Svensk Naturvård AB is a small consulting company specializing in nature conservation. We work on manual and practical conservation projects, primarily in the public sector and almost exclusively in nature reserves or other protected natural areas. As a consultant with us, you'll be part of a great and inclusive work team. Today, the team consists of five full-time employees plus seasonal staff. About the Position We're seeking a motivated and engaged employee for a conservation project in a nature reserve outside Tierp. The position is primarily full-time, but flexibility is possible. Work is performed on foot and by boat on islands in the nature reserve and involves mainly felling spruce trees with a chainsaw, as well as ring-barking trees to promote large oaks and deciduous forests. The terrain is partially difficult to navigate, so good physical fitness and experience with fieldwork are important. Work tasks include: Felling spruce trees with a chainsaw Edge-barking and ring-barking of trees Work in varying and sometimes difficult-to-navigate terrain, including boat transportation Qualifications Requirements: Chainsaw operator certificate (minimum level AB) Access to your own vehicle and residence near Tierp Basic knowledge of species – ability to identify common tree and shrub species, even without leaves Experience working with a chainsaw Good physical fitness and enjoyment of working outdoors in the field Strong teamwork skills and professional conduct Fluent in Swedish or English Category B driver's license Meritorious: Chainsaw operator certificate level C Brush cutter certificate (minimum level RA) Relevant education in biology Experience with conservation work in reserves or similar environments What Do We Offer? A pleasant work environment with engaged and helpful colleagues Participation in an exciting and meaningful conservation project Opportunity for continued collaboration after the project ends Send your application to [email protected] as soon as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you!

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job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Uppsala

Address

Kungsgatan 66 H

GPS

59.846755234172, 17.658421511168copyopen in

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Published

17. 7. 2026

Edited

18. 7. 2026

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