Tractor Driver

Job Title:

Tractor Driver

Location:

Norwich, Norfolk

Type:
Temporary

Pay rate: £17.15 per hour

Shifts:

Monday to Friday 07:30 - 15:30

Full Job Description ISQ Recruitment is working with a public services organisation in Norwich who are looking to recruit a Tractor Driver to operate tractors fitted with side-arm flail mowers and other attachments. The role involves maintaining roadside verges, hedges, parks, and public spaces safely and to a high standard across the city.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking stable working hours, outdoor work,

Shifts:

Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 15:30, Friday 07:30 - 15:00

Pay: £17.15 per hour, with overtime paid after 37 hours per week

• Full UK driving licence with HGV (Category
  
  C)
• Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Experience with side-arm flail or verge mowing equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and in physically demanding conditions

• Operate a tractor with specialist attachments to cut and trim hedges along roadsides, site boundaries, and large open public spaces.
• Trim overgrown trees, shrubs, and other plant growth to maintain clear sightlines and prevent hazards for traffic or pedestrians.
• Perform general grass cutting and grounds maintenance on large public fields and open areas.
• Identify and remove any natural obstructions or overgrowth that could pose a safety hazard.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, following relevant traffic management and site safety procedures.
• Assist with setting up and removing traffic management signage and cones around working areas where applicable.
• Perform routine maintenance and checks on tractor and attachments to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Report any damage, hazards, or operational issues to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain a tidy and safe work environment, clearing cut material and debris as required.
• Support other site operatives as needed to ensure smooth and safe operations across roadsides, public spaces, and fields.

• Carry out daily safety checks on tractors and equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of machinery.
• Report defects or breakdowns to supervisors.
• Follow strict health and safety procedures, especially when working near traffic or the public.
• Use correct PPE and safe working practices.
• Complete inspection records and worksheets.
• Report completed jobs or issues to supervisors.