Skilled Tractor Driver/Rural Operative

GTM Rural Enterprises Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GTM Rural Enterprises Ltd in London Area, United Kingdom, is seeking a Skilled Tractor Driver/Rural Operative for full-time, on-site work. You will operate tractors and related machinery for verge cutting, hedge trimming, grassland maintenance, and habitat management, following safety procedures.

The role involves driving between sites, assisting with fencing and basic construction, completing job sheets and vehicle logs, and collaborating with site supervisors to deliver projects on time to

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate agricultural machinery, including tractors, with practical experience in rural or agricultural settings.
• Competence in truck driving; CDL Class A or equivalent large vehicle license is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of agriculture, land management, or countryside maintenance work.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with a strong focus on health and safety.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a small team and independently.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to undertake training and certifications (e.g., machinery operation, first aid, relevant tickets for roadside or forestry work).

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and related machinery for verge cutting, hedge trimming and grassland maintenance.
• Drive between sites and support fencing and basic construction work.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and follow health and safety procedures.
• Complete basic documentation such as job sheets and vehicle logs.
• Collaborate with site supervisors to deliver projects on schedule and to required standards.

Skills

Tractor operation

CDL Class A preferred

Rural/agriculture knowledge

Outdoor work experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork independence

Job description

Company Description

GTM Rural Enterprises Ltd provides a wide range of environmental services to commercial and domestic clients. The company specializes in highway verge and hedge maintenance, public rights of way (PRoW) maintenance, fencing, habitat management, forestry and tree surgery, grassland care, and open space management. GTM also delivers construction services related to rural and environmental projects. Team members work across varied outdoor environments, supporting safe, sustainable land management for communities and businesses.

Role Description

The Skilled Tractor Driver/Rural Operative is a full-time, on-site role based in the London Area, United Kingdom. The role involves operating tractors and related machinery for verge cutting, hedge trimming, grassland maintenance, and habitat management, ensuring safe and efficient work at all times. Daily tasks include driving and maneuvering vehicles and equipment between sites, supporting fencing and basic construction works, and assisting with forestry and tree surgery operations under supervision. The Rural Operative will also carry out routine equipment checks, follow health and safety procedures, maintain tidy work areas, and complete basic documentation such as job sheets and vehicle logs. Collaboration with site supervisors and colleagues to deliver projects on schedule and to required standards is a core part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate agricultural machinery, including tractors, with practical experience in rural or agricultural settings.
• Competence in truck driving; CDL Class A or equivalent large vehicle license is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of agriculture, land management, or countryside maintenance work.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with a strong focus on health and safety.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a small team and independently.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to undertake training and certifications (e.g., machinery operation, first aid, relevant tickets for roadside or forestry work).