Tractor driver | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Tractor drivers operate farm machinery used to plough fields, plant seeds, and spray and harvest crops.

  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.  
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.  
  • Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.  
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.  
  • Secure cargo
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Tractor drivers typically work around 60 to 62 hours per week.

As a Tractor driver you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    24,562 GBP *
    per year
    16,000 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Tractor driver

    • 24,740 GBP
    • 20,821 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Tractor driver
    Average salary for full-time Tractor driver

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    Salary over time for Tractor driver

    Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
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    Future outlook for Tractor drivers

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    Balanced outlook
    300 000+ jobs available
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    Very good outlook
    4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Fair outlook
    66% chance of automation in the future

    Tractor driver - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Tractor driver and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 56% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 19% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 15% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You could do a Level 2 Award in Tractor Driving and Related Occupations course at an agricultural college.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Tractor driver

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Tractor driver.
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Tractor driver. Check that you know:
    1
    Data base user interface and query software ddlsoftware.com drivers daily log program DDL; Fog Line Software Truckn Pro; TruckersHelper
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    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
    3
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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    Route navigation software ALK Technologies PC*Miler; MarcoSoft Quo Vadis
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Tractor driver interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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