Tractor Driver

Martin Group of Companies; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an experienced Tractor Driver / Operator to safely operate tractors at the Sizewell C site in Suffolk. Responsibilities include operating tractors with attachments for site logistics and maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, and conducting daily inspections. Ideal candidates will have substantial driving experience in construction and relevant qualifications. This is a permanent position offering competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years driving experience in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience with attachments and trailers.
• Commitment to health and safety in regulated environments.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with various attachments for site operations.
• Conduct daily inspections and safety checks.
• Assist with site logistics and muck-away operations.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental protocols.

Skills

Driving tractors/plant in construction

Handling attachments and towing trailers

Health, safety, and environmental best practice

Working under supervision and independently

Good communication skills

Physical fitness

Reliability and flexibility

Education

Valid CPCS or NPORS qualification for Tractor / Plant Driving

C1 driving licence

Job description

Job Title

Tractor Driver / Operator

Location

Sizewell C, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.

About Sizewell C

Sizewell C is a large planned nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. The project will generate 3.2 GW of clean electricity, providing power for 6 million homes. It is a major part of the UK’s strategy for clean energy and energy security. The project is delivered through HW Martin Traffic Management.

Job Purpose

To safely operate a tractor and its attachments to support materials transport, site logistics, site maintenance, groundworks, and general site operations in the construction of Sizewell C. To ensure efficient and reliable operations in support of the wider project, whilst observing all site safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with various attachments (trailers, bowsers, hydraulic implements, tipping trailers, non‑tipping trailers etc.) to move materials, equipment, water, or waste around the site.
• Towing and reversing trailers or attachments on‑ and off‑road, ensuring secure coupling and appropriate load distribution.
• Conduct daily pre‑start inspections and safety checks on the tractor and attachments: fluid levels, tyres, lights, brakes, hydraulics, safety devices, coupling mechanisms. Report any defects or faults promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance / cleaning of tractor and attachments as required (e.g. greasing, cleaning, minor adjustments).
• Assist with site logistics: muck‑away operations, site clearance, dust suppression (with bowsers), supporting haul routes, etc.
• Follow all site traffic management plans: site‑speed limits, haul roads, segregation of vehicles / pedestrians, banksman control, one‑way systems.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and radiation / nuclear site‑specific protocols (PPE, induction, toolbox talks, method statements, safe systems of work).
• Maintain accurate records: hours operated, loads moved, fuel usage, defects / maintenance, shift logs.
• Work in coordination with other plant operators, groundworkers, supervisors, surveyors etc., to ensure tasks are completed in line with project requirements.
• Be flexible with work hours (may include early starts, late finishes, weekend work) depending on project needs.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial experience (e.g. 2–3+ years) driving tractors / plant in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or similar large‑scale projects.
• Experience handling attachments and towing trailers / bowsers etc.
• Good understanding of and commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice in high‑risk and regulated environments (especially nuclear sites).
• Ability to work under supervision but also independently; good communication skills (for working with banksmen, supervisors etc.).
• Physical fitness and ability to carry out tasks that may involve manual work (attaching/detaching implements, cleaning, etc.).
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Assist with winter maintenance duties.

Qualifications & Certification

• Valid CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) or NPORS qualification for Tractor / Plant Driving (with the relevant attachments) required.
• C1 driving licence (or higher, depending on tractor / trailer combinations) may be required if the role involves use of public roads or large trailers.

Additional

• The opportunity to be part of a growing and respected industry leader.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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