Tractor Driver

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority's recruitment team is looking for someone to join as a Tractor Operator for a 1-month contract in Preston. In this role, you will operate tractors and other horticultural vehicles, manage parks and open spaces, and ensure high-quality environmental services. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and experience in horticultural machinery. The position offers 37 hours per week, and you should apply as soon as possible before the deadline on 9th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating tractors and horticultural machinery.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or environmental services.
• familiarity with tractor attachments.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and related equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain public open spaces and remove waste.
• Work independently or in a team to deliver services.

Skills

Operating tractors

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Tractor driving certification

Basic horticultural qualification

Job description

Join our team for a 1-month contract with a local authority, where you will operate tractors and other street cleansing/horticultural vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (or 7.5 tonnes if your licence permits). Your role will be crucial in delivering a range of environmental and horticultural services, ensuring the maintenance of parks, gardens, nature reserves, green spaces, and streets.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and related equipment for tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, flailing, towing, and lifting.
• Maintain public open spaces, including PCC-owned land and areas under PCC responsibility.
• Remove fly tipping, graffiti, fly posting, and other waste as required.
• Work independently or as part of a small team to deliver high-quality services.
• Drive Parks and Streetscene vehicles, including tractors up to 3.5 tonnes (or 7.5 tonnes if licence permits).

Essential Experience

• Previous experience operating tractors and horticultural machinery.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or environmental services.
• Familiarity with using tractor attachments and related equipment.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.

Essential Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B essential; C1 or higher desirable for 7.5 tonne vehicles).
• Tractor driving certification or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic horticultural or grounds maintenance qualification (desirable).
• Health and Safety awareness training (desirable).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Argyll Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY, United Kingdom
• The role closes on 9th January 2026, apply ASAP.

Requirements

The driving and operation of a Tractor and other street cleansing/horticultural vehicles up to 3.5 tonne (7.5 tonne if licence permits).