Tractor Drivers x6

Salary: £31,611 – £33,125 + 28 percent employer pension contribution
Contractual: Full time
Location: Newton
Region: North
Job reference: REQ0788

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and
take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing
Scotlands National forests and land.

Our Tractor Drivers operate tractors and other large machinery within the nursery, complete
basic maintenance tasks and report any issues to the Land & Machinery Manager. Tractor
Drivers also cover other duties when required, such as seed sowing, planting and plant care,
weeding, pest & disease monitoring, irrigation and spraying operations, sorting, packing
and dispatch of trees to our customers.

FLS Plant and Seed Supply is a dedicated team of 30 people responsible for growing or sourcing
the 25 million trees per year required for the forests and land managed by FLS. We do this from
the only publicly owned tree nursery in Scotland, Newton Nursery, near Elgin, which is
currently being redeveloped with a 12,000sqm glasshouse. More info here: Newton
Nursery – Forestry and Land Scotland

To be successful in this role you must hold a Tractor driving licence and have experience of
working outdoors independently and within a team. For more information about the role and
experience required please see the job description and success profile by following the ‘Find out more & apply’ link below.

Closing date: 14 July 2024