The Best Connection are recruiting for an experienced Tractor Driver on behalf of Mansfield District Council. This role sits within the Parks & Open Spaces team and involves the maintenance of parks, cemeteries, open spaces, and highway verges across the district.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong horticultural knowledge and machinery experience.

Training dates: 11th and 12th of June.

Start date: 15th of June.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate large tractors and a wide range of tractor-mounted equipment
• Carry out grass cutting of large open areas using gang mowers and associated machinery
• Perform routine vehicle checks (oil, water, battery, cleanliness, and overall serviceability)
• Collect and remove rubbish and waste from parks and cemeteries
• Undertake general labouring duties, including:
  • Hedge cutting
  • Shrub and rose bed maintenance
  • Kerb removal
  • Fence repairs
• Support seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, transporting bark chippings, ground slitting, and assisting the tree team
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices
• Deliver a high-quality service in line with Council standards

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Knowledge Requirements

Essential:

• Knowledge of horticultural operations
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Competent in the use of tractor-mounted machinery, including side-arm flail
• Experience operating large tractor-mounted mowing equipment

Desirable:

• Knowledge of fine turf or sports turf horticulture

Pay and Working Hours

• Pay: £13.69 per hour
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (32 hours per week).

Experience

Essential:

• Experience using horticultural or agricultural machinery
• Experience operating both small and large tractors

Desirable:

• Experience using 180-degree and 360-degree excavators

Qualifications

Essential:

• NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Certification for 180/360-degree excavator operation

Additional Information

• This role involves driving; DVLA licence checks will be required
• Candidates must adhere to all Council policies, procedures, and working practices
• The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant training and adapt to digital systems where necessary

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.