Tractor Driver
Nicol Of Skene Ltd
North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
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April 8, 2026
Tractor Driver
Peterhead and various other sites across the North East of Scotland
Full Time, Permanent
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Nicol of Skene, a leading Civil Engineering, Horizontal Directional Drilling and Multi-Utility Contractor, is seeking an experienced Tractor Driver to join and strengthen our team.
This role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day site operations, including groundworks, material movement and general site support. You will be responsible for operating tractors and attachments safely, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
While we welcome interest from all qualified candidates, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.
Nicol of Skene is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supporting the growth and development of our team.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
Tractor Driver
Design
We’re looking for someone motivated and experienced to join our team.
Peterhead and various other sites across the North East of Scotland
Full Time, Permanent
Apply now
April 8, 2026
Tractor Driver
Peterhead and various other sites across the North East of Scotland
Full Time, Permanent
Apply now
Nicol of Skene, a leading Civil Engineering, Horizontal Directional Drilling and Multi-Utility Contractor, is seeking an experienced Tractor Driver to join and strengthen our team.
This role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day site operations, including groundworks, material movement and general site support. You will be responsible for operating tractors and attachments safely, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate tractors with a range of attachments including dump trailers, bowsers, rollers and spreaders
- Transport materials such as aggregates, soil and equipment across site safely and efficiently
- Support earthworks, drainage, roadworks and general groundworks operations
- Carry out daily pre-use inspections and basic maintenance of plant and attachments
- Report defects, faults or safety concerns to the Site Supervisor
- Work in line with method statements, risk assessments and lifting plans where required
- Assist site teams with general duties when needed, including labouring or banksman duties if trained
- Maintain safe working practices around other plant, operatives and the public
- Keep work areas clean, safe and well organised
- Follow all company policies, site rules and statutory health and safety requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive working environment within a growing company
While we welcome interest from all qualified candidates, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.
Nicol of Skene is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supporting the growth and development of our team.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience operating tractors on construction sites
- Experience using attachments such as trailers, water bowsers and spreaders
- Good understanding of site safety, plant operations and ground conditions
- Ability to work to site programmes and meet deadlines
- Awareness of working around underground or overhead services (desirable)
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Valid UK driving licence (Category B minimum, Category F preferred)
- CPCS card for tractor or plant operations (essential)
- CSCS card (essential for site access)
- Relevant health and safety training
- Additional tickets such as banksman, slinger, dumper or roller are desirable
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Reliable, hardworking and punctual
- Self-motivated with good communication and organisational skills
- Good situational awareness
- Flexible and adaptable to changing site demands
- Willing to support general site duties when required
Tractor Driver
Design
We’re looking for someone motivated and experienced to join our team.
Peterhead and various other sites across the North East of Scotland
Full Time, Permanent
Apply now
About the company
Company website•Civil Engineering
Established in 1985, Nicol of Skene is a leading civil engineering contractor in the UK. From our base in the North East of Scotland we provide a range of services to clients including Horizontal Directional Drilling, Utilities, Civil Engineering and Residential Driveway Works.