Tractor Driver

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Tractor Driver (Sizewell C)
HW Martin
Sizewell C

Main Duties:

· Operate tractors with various attachments (trailers, bowsers, hydraulic implements, tipping trailers, non-tipping trailers etc.) to move materials, equipment, water, or waste around the site.
· Towing and reversing trailers or attachments on- and off-road, ensuring secure coupling and appropriate load distribution.
· Conduct daily pre-start inspections and safety checks on the tractor and attachments: fluid levels, tyres, lights, brakes, hydraulics, safety devices, coupling mechanisms. Report any defects or faults promptly.
· Perform routine maintenance / cleaning of tractor and attachments as required (e.g. greasing, cleaning, minor adjustments).
· Assist with site logistics: muck-away operations, site clearance, dust suppression (with bowsers), supporting haul routes, etc.
· Follow all site traffic management plans: site-speed limits, haul roads, segregation of vehicles / pedestrians, banksman control, one-way systems.
· Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and radiation / nuclear site-specific protocols (PPE, induction, toolbox talks, method statements, safe systems of work).
· Maintain accurate records: hours operated, loads moved, fuel usage, defects / maintenance, shift logs.
· Work in coordination with other plant operators, groundworkers, supervisors, surveyors etc., to ensure tasks are completed in line with project requirements.
· Be flexible with work hours (may include early starts, late finishes, weekend work) depending on project needs.

Requirements:

Essential:

· Must have Class 1 driving license
· Valid CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) or NPORS qualification for Tractor / Plant Driving (with the relevant attachments) required.
· Substantial experience (e.g. 2-3+ years) driving tractors / plant in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or similar large-scale projects.
· Experience handling attachments and towing trailers / bowsers etc.
· Good understanding of and commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice in high-risk and regulated environments (especially nuclear sites).
· Ability to work under supervision but also independently; good communication skills (for working with banksmen, supervisors etc.).
· Physical fitness and ability to carry out tasks that may involve manual work (attaching/detaching implements, cleaning, etc.).
· Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
· Assist with winter maintenance duties.

Desirable qualifications:

· CSCS card (or equivalent) for site access.
· CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test passed (recent evidence).
· Additional desirable certifications: Banksman / Vehicle Marshalling, First Aid, Manual Handling, Environmental / Site Safety training.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.