HGV Tractor driver

Job description

HGV Tractor driver
Long term temp contract: (2 years)
Location: Scilly Isles, Cornwall
Start Date: 10/11/2026
Working Hours: 7:30am - 6pm (10 hours paid)
Shift Pattern: 11 days on, 3 days off - Flights and accommodation provided.

Our client is a rapidly growing south west based principle contractor. Their presence has been strong in this area for the last 10 years and they widen their horizons with this bold new project. Delivering several new homes on the Isles of Scilly, the sunny south coast islands below Penzance, Cornwall.

We are recruiting an experienced tractor driver with a HGV class one ticket. Experience is essential. You will be responsible for all operations of a JCB Fastrac Tractor. You will be hauling plant, cabins, materials and waste.
Shift patterns will be 11 days on 3 days off.
Travel and accommodation costs will be covered, flights via helicopter will be arranged for you, and you will have access to a portal to check on this.
The correct tickets are essential for this role.

Pay & Benefits

£24ph
10 hour working days.
x 1.25 rate Saturday
x 1.5 rate Sundays and Bank holidays
Ongoing work available, 2 year contract.
Free accommodation, travel, food allowance. The Role

Operate Tractor (JCB Fastrac)
Hauling materials.
Hauling plant.
Hauling cabins.
Towing a trailer.
Helping out the site team with odd jobs when needed.
Follow site health and safety.
Working within a construction team. Requirements

CPCS or NPORS - Agricultural tractor.
Class 1 - HGV licence (tractor units with trailers)
NVQ or City & Guilds (Preferred but not essential)
Driving licence.
Previous experience is essential for this role. Apply Now
Please apply or contact Ben Peel at Build Recruitment - South West for further details on (phone number removed)
We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.
Contact: Ben Peel from Build...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hugh Town

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English