Experienced tractor driver required for seasonal grassland cut & collect operations - west sussex

**j******** contractors ltd provides specialist grounds maintenance using tractors for sports clubs, local authorities, and utilities. using a modern fleet of john deere tractors and precision agriculture technology, we deliver specialist services including:

•sports pitch operations (polo clubs, football, rugby, cricket, golf): aeration, overseeding, fertilising, topdressing

•large area vegetation management: flailing, topping, vacuum sweeping

•hedge cutting (highways and private)

•general grounds and operational support across diverse sites

we operate from our base near horsham, west sussex and cover the south east and into london. due to steady expansion and to provide staff cover we are now looking to recruit a seasonal, temporary experienced tractor driver to join our busy contracting operation from asap until the end of october.

the role

we are seeking a skilled, competent tractor operator with a genuine agricultural background to assist us with our seasonal cut and collecting operations. the job primarily involves mowing (6.5m batwing topper or front and rear mounted flails), vacuum sweeping the arisings into trailers (trilos) and transporting the grass to various tip sites. for the right candidate the role could extend to precision sports pitch renovations. this role could suit someone who has just finished a harvest position and is looking for a couple of months work with the possibility of longer-term employment.

you will be joining a small, close knit team, all with strong agricultural backgrounds, so you will be working alongside people who understand machinery, seasonal pressures, and the standards expected in contracting.

you will primarily operate modern john deere 6r tractors with additional use of john deere compact tractors where the job requires it. work ranges from rural estates to highly urban environments, so confidence and competence on the road is essential.

this is a customer facing role, involving regular interactions with clients, site managers, and members of the public. clear communication and a professional manner are important.

key responsibilities

•operating tractors and implements for vegetation management for local authorities, estates and infrastructure sites (e.g. highways, utility sites, airports)

•using greenstar and precision agriculture systems (training available if required)

•carrying out daily machinery checks and basic maintenance

•safe and competent road driving in both rural and urban settings

•maintaining accurate records (job sheets, hours, fuel logs, maintenance notes)

•representing the business professionally on all sites

•ensuring high standards of workmanship and site care

•supporting airside operations during peak periods (for suitable candidates)

what we are looking for

•strong agricultural tractor driving experience (essential)

•confident operating modern machinery and attachments

•good communication skills and a customer focused approach

•ability to work independently and manage your own workload

•pride in machinery care and job quality

•someone local due to the early starts

what we offer

•competitive rates of pay for the right candidate

•optional weekend work during busy periods

•a stable, supportive working environment with modern kit

•opportunities to develop skills in precision agriculture and specialist airside operations