Job Title

Tractor Driver

Location

Cotswolds

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Tractor Driver

The Tractor Driver’s duties include reporting to the General Manager to undertake the operational tasks as required within the role in relation to using a tractor/trailer for hauling equipment/timber/woodchip etc. You should be able to work with a variety of crew members and be able to carry out instructions efficiently and complete all maintenance tasks to the highest standard ensuring that the operating safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Biomass chipper operator to ensure woodchip is collected and moved to onward destination
  • Operating the timber trailer crane to haul timber
  • Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
  • Completing the relevant paperwork (haulage tickets/timesheets) in a timely manner
  • Undertake daily/weekly safety checks and inspect equipment and relevant tools and perform repairs and maintenance when required
  • Ensure that company equipment and tools are well maintained, kept clean, and stored appropriately at the end of each day. This includes checking the filters and ensuring that equipment is greased to keep it working effectively. This includes all major equipment and trailers. Any maintenance/repairs that can’t be carried out must be escalated
  • Safely and correctly operate machinery/tools using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and observe health and safety protocols
  • Report any issues or safety hazards to the Director or other relevant parties
  • Adhere to company Health, Safety and environmental regulations at all times

Requirements:

Essential

  • Previous tractor driving experience
  • Good physical strength, fitness, vision, and hearing
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • A positive attitude
  • A good team member
  • A full UK driving licence
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills and customer service skills, positive attitude, self-motivated and high attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience using Excavator
  • Experience using a Loadall

Experts in felling, crown operations, hedge trimming

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