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Tractor Driver

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    O'Brien Landscaping
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    Ref: #JOB-2460455
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    O Brien Landscaping, B10, Swords Ent Pk, Feltrim Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 E920
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    17.50 - 23.00 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 28 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 25 Aug 2026

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Pay: €17.50-€23.00 per hour
Job Description:
Tractor Operator – Sports Turf Construction & Drainage
Pay: €17.50–€23.00 per hour
Location: Leinster
Job Type: Full-time,

Are you an experienced tractor driver looking for a more specialised role with stable, long term career opportunities?

O’Brien Landscaping is seeking an experienced Tractor Operator to join our sports construction and maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in agriculture, greenkeeping, sports turf or landscaping who wants to move into a more specialised and technically interesting role working on high-quality sports surfaces.

About the Role

This position focuses on tractor-based operations within sports pitch construction, drainage and maintenance.

You will be involved in:

Sports pitch drainage installation (including sand slitting and associated works)
Preparation and grading of sports surfaces
Tractor-led operations using specialist equipment
Supporting landscape and sports construction works where required
Working across a range of high-quality sports and amenity sites
This is primarily a machine-based role, but flexibility to support site activities is important.

Who This Role Will Suit

This role will suit someone who:

Has strong tractor driving experience (we operate a modern fleet of computerised Fendt tractors)
Comes from a background in farming, greenkeeping, sports turf, contracting or landscaping
Takes pride in operating machinery to a high standard
Is interested in developing specialist skills in sports turf and drainage
Is looking for a stable, long-term position with progression
What We’re Looking For

Essential

Proven tractor driving experience (Modern tractors)
Good understanding of ground conditions and site operations
Full clean driving licence
Safe Pass
Manual Handling Certificate
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Desirable

Experience in sports turf, drainage or groundworks
Machine tickets or experience with specialist equipment
Tractor work in agriculture or contracting environments
Experience working on golf courses, GAA pitches or similar
Working Hours

Typical hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Seasonal variability applies
Overtime and weekend work available
What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate
Overtime opportunities
Long-term, stable employment
Opportunity to develop specialist skills in sports turf and drainage
Training and career progression within a growing company
Career Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to move beyond general tractor work into a specialist area of sports construction and maintenance.

For the right person, there is clear potential to develop into a key operator within a highly skilled team working on sports pitches and high-quality surfaces.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced tractor driver looking for a more technical and rewarding role, we would be pleased to hear from you. You can apply here, or email/call Gill at careers@obrienlandscaping.com
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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