Green Spaces Tractor Operator | Grounds Maintenance

Delta Wellbeing Ltd; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic enrolment into LGPS

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Personal development and progression

Staff discount schemes

Flexible working

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a motivated Tractor Driver to join the Grounds Maintenance Team across Carmarthenshire's green spaces. The role involves driving tractors and operating hedge flail, towed mower, and verti-drain/aeration equipment on public spaces, education centres and pitches.

You will work to 37 hours a week (annualised: 37 hours in summer, 31 in winter) with pro-rata adjustments for part-time or term-time work.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and knowledge of machinery.
• Experience in grassland management techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Good communication skills and professional conduct.
• Basic Welsh language ability (Level 2) required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Tractor Driving work and operate ancillary plant.
• Carry out hedge flail, towed mower, and verti-drain/aeration tasks.
• Work across green spaces including education centres and pitches.
• Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Represent the service professionally and work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Full driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Good communication

Risk assessment experience

Grassland management

Education

Welsh language level 2

Tools

Tractor

Hedge flail

Tow mower

Verti-drain

Aeration equipment

Job description

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a motivated Tractor Driver to join the Grounds Maintenance Team across Carmarthenshire's green spaces. The role involves driving tractors and operating hedge flail, towed mower, and verti-drain/aeration equipment on public spaces, education centres and pitches.

You will work to 37 hours a week (annualised: 37 hours in summer, 31 in winter) with pro-rata adjustments for part-time or term-time work.