Tractor Operator / Groundworker

Acorn by Synergie; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist contractor that operates throughout South Wales and South West England. They undertake contracts for a range of clients including local authorities, major contracting groups, universities, colleges, individual sports clubs, and private clients.

These are long-term temporary vacancies which can go permanent for the right candidates.

About the Role:

As a Tractor Driver / Groundworker, you will play a crucial role in delivering sports turf renovation projects for a wide range of clients. From community sports clubs to elite facilities, you will help maintain and elevate the standards of natural sports surfaces across the region.

Working Hours: 7:30 to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 16:00 Friday

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operating tractors with PTO implements, including Koro machines, aerators, seeders, and top dressers.
2. Assisting with all aspects of sports turf renovation, preparation, and maintenance.
3. General labouring duties such as turf cutting, raking in areas inaccessible to machinery, and other manual tasks as required.
4. Ensuring machinery is operated safely and maintained to a high standard.

Essential Requirements:

1. Extensive experience operating tractors with PTO-driven machinery.
2. Ideally, experience within the sports turf renovation sector.
3. Strong understanding of machinery maintenance and operation.
4. Willingness to undertake manual labour as part of the role.
5. Full UK driving licence.
6. Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
7. Willingness to work away from home when required.

Desirable Skills:

1. Knowledge of sports turf management practices.
2. Understanding of irrigation systems and their operation/maintenance.
3. CPCS or equivalent in agricultural tractor.
4. NVQ Level 2 in turf surface maintenance.