Tractor Driver

Randstad Construction Property Engineering; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE UK is seeking a Tractor Driver in Wantage to support site logistics, earthworks, and maintenance. The role runs Monday-Friday, 07:00–17:00, on long-term sites with pay up to £21.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate has a CPCS/NPORS card, a full UK driving licence, and 2–3+ years operating medium-to-large tractors on civil or construction projects, including towing bowsers. Eligible to work in the UK and safety-conscious in all operations.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence (B or F, or C1/C for road travel).
• Minimum 2-3+ years operating medium-to-large tractors on civils or earthworks.
• Experience towing bowsers and trailers in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Operating tractors coupled with water bowsers (dust suppression), trailer towing (muck-away / materials), sweeping attachments, or ground implements.
• Running water bowsers for dust suppression across haul roads and active work areas.
• Transporting equipment, aggregates, spoil, and site supplies around the complex safely.
• Daily operator checks (oil, hydraulics, tyre pressure, lights) and keeping daily defect sheets.
• Adhering strictly to site traffic management plans, speed limits, and site health & safety rules.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS card

Full UK Driving Licence

2-3+ years tractor operation

Experience pulling towed plant

Job description

Randstad CPE UK team is looking to onboard a Tractor Driver to provide Site logistics, civil infrastructure support, earthworks support, and site maintenance. Depending on the specific site phase the driver will operate a modern tractor

• Job title: Tractor Driver
• Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire
• long term work Monday-Friday, 07:00 to 17:00
• Pay: upto £21.00 / hr

Key Responsibilities

• Operating tractors coupled with water bowsers (dust suppression), trailer towing (muck-away / materials), sweeping attachments, or ground implements.
• Running water bowsers for dust suppression across haul roads and active work areas (crucial during summer/dry weather months).
• Transporting equipment, aggregates, spoil, and site supplies around the complex safely.
• Daily operator checks (oil, hydraulics, tyre pressure, lights) and keeping daily defect sheets.
• Adhering strictly to site traffic management plans, speed limits, and site health & safety rules.

Required Qualifications and experience

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence (Category B or Category F for Tractors / C1/C if road travel is involved).
• Minimum 2-3+ years operating medium-to-large tractors on active civils, construction, earthworks, or large estate projects.
• Experience pulling towed plant (bowsers, dump trailers, flatbeds) in tight space environments.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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