Tractor Driver - Tonbridge, United Kingdom - Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group

Verified Company

Tonbridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location - Tonbridge

Salary - £24,757.20

Are you an experienced tractor driver looking for a rewarding opportunity? We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated tractor driver to join our team.

The Role

The post holder will be self-motivated and able to demonstrate knowledge of, and consideration towards, health and safety and safe work practices.

Any equipment provided - including a tractor and any fixtures - is the responsibility of the driver and must be thoroughly assessed and maintained as part of this role (not including servicing and repairs).

All staff are given a personalised development plan to allow you to shape your career with us through expert FREE training and growth opportunities.

You will be provided top-of-the-range equipment and uniform with room for progression and skill-building.

A current, clean driving licence and full DBS check (provided by the Company) is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

Proven experience as a tractor driver or farm equipment operator.
Proficient in operating tractors and farm machinery
Familiarity with agricultural practices and safety procedures.
Strong solid stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Caring for, inspecting, and maintaining machinery to manufacturers specified recommendations, always ensuring the equipment is safe and correct for use.
Completing all paperwork, forms, health and safety inspections and onsite preparations in a competent and efficient manner, to comply with contractual, company and/or legislative requirements. This includes vehicle policies.
Organising activities, work delivery and resources to deliver the client's requirements in an efficient and costeffective way, whilst also considering differing site usage, safety, special requirements and wider service delivery.
Regularly liaising with customers and resolving any concerns, difficulties, or issues, reporting problems and actioning instructions as required and ensuring Landscape Services is represented professionally and in accordance with good customer care.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Considerations

This role requires the successful applicant to undertake duties and precautions related to the health, safety and well-being issues outlined below.

Please be aware of these when considering your suitability for the role.

Noisy working environment (above 80d)
Repetitive limb movements
Working with machinery (including reports of vibration hazards)
Working with chemicals (Inc. requirement to wear latex gloves and Inc. work with CO2 or N2 gasses)
Potential exposure to asbestos or other dusts
Working at height
Prolonged physical/manual work/manual handling (Inc. human beings)
Exposure to animals
Vocational driving on

- and off-site (includes use of cars, vans, ride-on mowers, buggies and tractors.)

Prolonged weather hazard exposure wind/rain/snow/pollen/UV/sun

In return, CSG will offer you:

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Birthday off work
Life assurance cover
Company pension
A culture of progression & development
Shopping discounts & retailer offers
Team & company events

- eLearning portal

EAP programme
Referral scheme
Health & Wellbeing platform
Health Cash Plan initiative
Discounted gym membership

About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the largest providers of public sector and education procurement services globally, with revenues of c£500M, 1800 staff and six trading divisions: Global Education Supplies, Procurement, Energy & Carbon, Community Services, Professional Services and People Services.

Wholly owned by Kent County Council, CSG supports over 15,000 customers in 86 countries and collaborates with a supply chain of c1,000 suppliers.