Tractor Driver

Company	VertasSee more
Address	Ripley, Derbyshire
Form of work	- Permanent, Full-time
Salary	£10.72 an hour
Category	Environmental

Job description

Tractor Driver- Vertas Derbyshire Limited

Denby and the surrounding area

37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Monday to Friday

£10.72 per hour

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Tractor Driver to join our team based at our Denby Depot. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, flexible, willing to learn and who wants to make a difference and drive standards.

Main responsibilities for a Tractor Driver.

General maintenance of sites - grass cutting, hedge cutting, scarifying and Verti draining of pitches and fields

Use of a range of hand and powered equipment and ride-on mowers

Ensure company H&S policies are adhered to

Making sure all daily checks have been completed on relevant plant and machinery.

Completion of all necessary job records

Any other duties which may be required

The Tractor driver will have:

· Tractor and ancillary equipment knowledge and experience

· Experience of commercial or amenity horticulture

· Good communication and liaison skills

· Clean current driving licence

· Flexible

· Experience of towing a trailer

Desirable:

· Knowledge of fine turf surfaces

· Possession of PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates

· Understanding of the technical aspects of grounds maintenance, ie, specifications and health and safety requirements

· Good plant knowledge

· Horticultural qualification

· Experience in Grounds Maintenance

Vertas is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Benefits :

Non contractual benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.72 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: