Experienced Tractor Driver

Tractor/Machinery Operator salary staring from 25k

Hours: This is a full-time position working a 40 hour week Job Description The role of Tractor/Machinery Operator is essential in being able to provide professional grounds

maintenance services for our Clients. The Tractor/Machinery Operator will be responsible for performing

ongoing agricultural works, as well as routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools.

Works would include a wide range of agricultural services including specialist operations in airport

maintenance (airside) and conservation management.

Personal Specification

Must hold a Full driving licence

Must have previous experience in tractor driving/ operating

Flexible approach to change

Professional approach to work

Ability to work as part of a team as well the ability to perform routine tasks without supervision

Must be available for overtime, including occasional night work

Should you be successful in your application of employment, you will be required to provide a

consecutive 5 year employment/ education/ career gap history, as a condition of your employment

Should you be successful in your application of employment, you will be required to consent to a

Disclosure & Barring Certificate, as a condition of your employment.

Must be prepared to take part in work-related training where the needs of the Business dictate it

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: (some of the duties below are subject to specific training requirements)

To carry out the day-to-day activities which support the smooth running of the Contracts, and as instructed to do so.

To ensure that all relevant paperwork is complete and processed to dead-lines. To ensure the completion of the relevant pre and post shift paperwork. To work on various sites as instructed by the Company. To assist in carrying out Agricultural Operations within the airfield environment as/when required. Keeping all designated grounds maintenance areas neat and tidy as per the Contract Works

Schedule and as appropriate to the environment in which you are working. To carry out grass cutting, pesticide application, herbicide application, fertiliser application hedge

cutting, bailing, over-seeding, cut & clears and forage wagon operation, as necessitated by the needs of the business.

Flexible in being prepared to support the grounds maintenance side of the Business, if the situation arises.

To operate all machinery and vehicles as required by the demands of the job, if trained/qualified to do so.

Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures of which you will be made aware. Carry out any additional works deemed necessary by the Company to fulfil obligations or contracts. Ensure the appropriate upkeep, as per Company Policies, of company premises, vehicles,

machinery, tools and PPE. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all equipment, vehicles, machinery, tools and PPE accordingly.

To undertake job-related training where required, to assist with the needs of the business as well as your own personal development.

To have the responsibility of driving a company van for the transportation of colleagues and work associated equipment/ stock, to and from site/ suppliers.

To ensure that you are appropriately equipped for the job before you leave the yard. To ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. To ensure good

working practise, leading by example and to assist with the mentoring of the less experienced members of the Team, where appropriate.

To communicate effectively with colleagues. To carry out winter machinery maintenance, as required, and as trained to do so.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties.