Tractor Driver/Gardener
Salary: Grade E: £28,608 - £30,515 a yearLocation: Stores Road DepotHours: 37 hours a week - Seasonal HoursContract Type: Permanent We are currently seeking to recruit a Tractor Driver / Gardeners within our Grounds Maintenance section of Streetpride based from Stores Rd depot. The role provides a grounds maintenance service on all Derby City Council land, properties and contracts as determined by the service. The purpose of the role is to carry out tractor operations as required and undertake general and skilled horticultural / sports grounds / constructional work as defined by management.As a minimum, applicants must possess;1- Full manual car driving licence, the applicant will be expected to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonne vehicles2- Substantial Experience in occupational tractor driving and use of implements 3- Knowledge of Health & Safety & Equality Act 2010 We require our Tractor driver / gardeners to be reliable, have pride in their work, and be committed to working with colleagues to ensure a good standard of work. They must understand the need for exceptional customer satisfaction and be prepared to undertake training and work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. Although it is not part of the essential criteria, CE Heavy goods driver qualification will need to be passed during the probation period. The work may involve early morning starts at locations throughout the City of Derby. Applicants will be required to complete a practical assessment and interview. To apply for this post please complete the application form and detail what skills, attributes, experience and knowledge you have to be able to undertake this role.
Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll become part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can grow your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
The Opportunity
As an LCV Technician, you'll join a friendly, professional and highly skilled workshop team responsible for maintaining a varied fleet of light commercial vehicles and associated equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing Light Commercial Vehicles.
- Diagnostics and fault finding.
- Repairing electrical and hydraulic systems where required.
- Accurately completing inspection, maintenance and repair records.
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance and vehicle safety.
- Helping to keep the Council's essential fleet safe, reliable and available for service.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
- City & Guilds Levels 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent NVQ) in Light Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
- Previous experience maintaining and repairing Light Commercial Vehicles.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- A positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
- A willingness to participate in the out-of-hours standby rota.
Experience working on tippers, tail lifts, hydraulic systems or specialist fleet equipment would be advantageous but isn't essential, as training can be provided.
We welcome applications from experienced technicians as well as those who have recently completed a relevant apprenticeship and are ready to develop their careers.
Why join Derby City Council?
You’ll benefit from a secure and rewarding career package that includes:
Pay and financial wellbeing
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the UK's most valuable public sector pension schemes, offering a secure, defined benefit pension, life cover and financial peace of mind for you and your family
- Team Derby Rewards, offering discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
- The Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, providing a convenient and cost-effective salary sacrifice option to lease a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-life balance
- Annual leave starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays, subject to contract.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave, giving you even greater flexibility throughout the year
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements apply to many of our roles, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible retirement options, where eligible, supporting a gradual transition into retirement while enabling colleagues to continue contributing their skills and experience
- Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities, including leave and workplace policies that help you balance work with caring commitments
Training and career development
- Fully funded training to become a HGV Technician, including support to gain a Category C driving licence.
- Approved manufacture and specialist vehicle training.
- Regular career and development conversations.
- Access to leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications.
- Opportunities to progress within the Council.
Health, wellbeing and inclusion
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar to help you look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- The Cycle2Work Scheme, plus free cycle training, helping you save money, improve your fitness and reduce your environmental impact
- Employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity
- Recognition through the Here for Derby and Long Service Awards.
Salary range
- £28,608 - £30,515 per year