Tractor Driver

Posting date:	26 August 2025
Salary:	£13.58 per hour
Additional salary information:	up to to 35.5 days holiday
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 September 2025
Location:	Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9JL
Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	a1WNz000003FXwPMAW_1756197369

Summary

Tractor Driver

Nottingham | Competitive Salary | Permanent | Monday - Friday | 37 hours per week

Are you passionate about working outdoors and skilled in operating tractors? Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Forestry England for reliable and experienced Tractor Drivers. Join the UK's largest landowner and play an essential role in maintaining woodlands, trails, and countryside across beautiful natural landscapes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time, permanent position where you'll be working outdoors, supporting conservation efforts, and being part of a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate tractors to carry out mowing, flailing, and other maintenance along roadsides and woodland trails.
• Perform basic maintenance and safety checks on tractors and equipment.
• Deliver materials and equipment to various work sites across forestry locations.
• Collect and record environmental data, including boundary inspections and tree density surveys.
• Collaborate with team members to tackle daily tasks and unexpected challenges.
• Represent Forestry England professionally when interacting with contractors, visitors, and the local community.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience operating tractors in outdoor environments.
• Comfortable working in forestry, conservation, or countryside settings.
• Ability to use hand tools and carry out practical, hands-on tasks.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First aid qualification is desirable but not essential (training can be provided).

What You'll Get:

• Full-time, permanent role with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday (flexible working available).
• The chance to work in the fresh air, surrounded by beautiful natural environments.
• Access to Acorn by Synergie's worker rewards scheme, including discounts, vouchers, competitions, and wellbeing support.

Interested?

Apply now to take the next step in your outdoor career with Forestry England. For more information, get in touch with the team at Acorn by Synergie.

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