Street Scene Tractor Operator – Grounds & Horticulture

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Tractor Driver to join its Street Scene Services team in Wakefield. The role involves horticultural and gardening duties, focusing on delivering a high-quality, citizen-focused service to enhance local environments. Essential skills include a clean driving license, pesticide application certification, and experience with powered machinery. This full-time role offers generous leave, ongoing training, public transport discounts, and various other benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and Bank Holidays

Support and ongoing training

Discounted public transport passes

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• PA1 PA2 and PA 6 Pesticides Application Certificate is required.
• Current clean driving licence (C1+E) needed.
• Must possess Driver CPC qualification.
• Sound knowledge of operating powered machinery is essential.
• Experience in horticultural and landscaping works is required.

Responsibilities

• Work within health and safety legislation.
• Be part of a Grounds Maintenance Team for the area.
• Undertake horticultural and gardening duties using tractors.

Skills

Pesticides Application Certified (PA1 PA2 PA6)

Clean driving license (C1+E)

Driver CPC qualification

Knowledge of horticultural machinery

Experience in horticultural and landscaping works

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a Tractor Driver to join its Street Scene Services team in Wakefield. The role involves horticultural and gardening duties, focusing on delivering a high-quality, citizen-focused service to enhance local environments. Essential skills include a clean driving license, pesticide application certification, and experience with powered machinery. This full-time role offers generous leave, ongoing training, public transport discounts, and various other benefits.