A key part of the agricultural sector, tractor drivers use machinery in order to plough fields, sow seeds and harvest silage. This could mean operating anything from crop sprayers to combine harvesters. Jobs are usually performed on a farm, although tractor drivers are also often required for landscaping needs - such as maintaining spaces.
There are no strict entry requirements for this type of role, although candidates will need a Category F license to drive a tractor on the road. Other qualifications that may be helpful include a Diploma in Work-Based Agriculture or a City & Guilds Award in Agricultural Tractor Driving and Related Operations. Job seekers could also choose to do a Farm Worker Apprenticeship.
Employers will likely choose to partner with an agriculture, driving or construction recruitment agency when filling this position, although some general staffing businesses will also be able to help. As work can be seasonal, temporary agencies will also operate in this market.