Tractor Operator / Groundworker

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist contractor that operate 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:

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

Essential Requirements:

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

Desirable Skills:

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