Amenity Tractor Drive

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Amenity Tractor Driver to join a dynamic team dedicated to high-quality work in the agricultural sector. This role involves operating various machinery for grassland maintenance, sports field upkeep, and land drainage projects. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and a passion for outdoor work. With a commitment to excellence and customer service, this position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and enhanced benefits. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Enhanced Holiday and Sick Pay

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery for grassland maintenance and sports field upkeep.
• Strong mechanical skills for repairs and maintenance of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for grassland maintenance and sports field upkeep.
• Carry out land drainage works and perform hedge cutting.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Grassland Maintenance

Mechanical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Telehandler Qualification

NPORS Tractor Ticket

Tools

GPS Steering/Mapping Technology

Laser Levels

360-Degree Excavators

Job description

Amenity Tractor Driver – £30,000 DOE + Benefits

The Job:

We are seeking an experienced Amenity Tractor Driver to join our growing team. This role involves operating machinery for grassland maintenance, sports field upkeep, verti-draining, sand spreading, and land drainage projects. If you have a passion for outdoor work, hands-on machinery experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Operating machinery for grassland maintenance, verti-draining, shockwave, and sports field maintenance
2. Setting up and operating mowers, fertiliser spreaders, and sand spreaders
3. Carrying out land drainage works using whizz wheel gravel hoppers
4. Performing spraying, seed bed preparation, grass drilling, and overseeding
5. Hedge cutting to a high standard for non-agricultural clients
6. Operating Telehandlers for material handling and hauling products with tractors and trailers
7. Agricultural contracting, including strimming, log processing, and operating 360-degree excavators
8. Repair and maintenance of machinery

The Company:

Our client is an established business within the amenity and agricultural sectors, dedicated to delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service. This role offers a dynamic environment for self-motivated individuals committed to excellence.

The Candidate:

1. Telehandler qualification to NPORS standard, with relevant agricultural health and safety experience
2. NPORS Tractor ticket is desirable
3. Experience with laser levels and GPS steering/mapping technology is advantageous
4. Strong mechanical skills for machinery repairs and maintenance
5. Self-motivated and flexible, especially during busy periods
6. Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude
7. Physically fit and capable of manual tasks

The Package:

1. Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
2. Training and development opportunities
3. Enhanced holiday and sick pay for work-life balance
4. Company benefits including health and wellbeing programs

Please email your CV to Megan Davies, Senior Recruitment Consultant, at [emailprotected].

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