Winter Maintenance Driver - Gritter Driver

Winter Maintenance Driver - Gritter Driver

Location: Ashford, Kent

Contract: Winter Maintenance / Seasonal

Hours: Variable, including nights, weekends and bank holidays

Currently recruiting Winter Maintenance Drivers to join our team for the winter season, supporting the delivery of essential highway services across Kent.

This is a vital role in helping keep the road network safe and operational during periods of cold weather, ice and snow. As a Winter Maintenance Driver, you will operate a gritter vehicle to treat roads and highways in line with weather conditions, planned routes and operational requirements.

About the Role

Working as part of our winter maintenance team, you will be responsible for safely operating a gritter vehicle and carrying out winter treatment routes across the network.

Winter maintenance is a fast-paced and highly responsive operation, so flexibility is essential. You may be required to work at short notice and during unsociable hours when weather conditions require treatment.

Your key priority will be to ensure routes are treated safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate a gritter vehicle to treat roads and highways

Carry out planned winter maintenance routes in accordance with instructions

Respond to changing weather and road conditions

Complete vehicle and equipment checks before and during shifts

Monitor and report road and weather conditions

Ensure salt/gritting materials are applied correctly and efficiently

Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures

Report any defects, incidents or issues promptly

Maintain accurate records of work undertaken

Work closely with the Winter Maintenance team to ensure the network remains safe and operational

About You

We are looking for reliable, responsible and safety-focused drivers who are comfortable working in challenging weather conditions.

You will ideally have:

A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence

Relevant CPC qualification and Driver Card

Previous experience of operating HGV vehicles

Experience in highways, winter maintenance or similar work would be advantageous

A strong commitment to health and safety

Good communication and teamwork skills

The ability to work independently and follow instructions

A flexible approach to working hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays

The ability to respond to call-outs at short notice when requiredWhy Join Us?

If you're an experienced HGV driver looking for seasonal work and want to be part of a team delivering an essential service, we'd like to hear from you.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy