Winter Gritter Driver - Ashford

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ashford Winter Gritter Driver - Kent Highways</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Various depots across Kent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Seasonal - 1 October to 1 April</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Standby Payment: £175 on paid standby weeks</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Call-Out Rate: £20.00 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Role: HGV Class 2 Winter Gritter Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Opportunity</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supreme Recruitment is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to support the winter highways operation across Kent from 1 October through to 1 April.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will form part of the winter maintenance team responsible for helping to keep Kent's roads safe and operational during periods of cold weather, frost, ice and snow.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a standby and call-out position, operating on a rotating basis throughout the winter season.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">How the Standby Rota Works</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The rota operates across a four-week cycle, with two weeks out of every four being paid standby weeks.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Week 1 - Paid Standby</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will receive a guaranteed £175 standby payment, regardless of whether you are called out to work.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you are called out for gritting or snow operations, you will also be paid:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£20.00 per hour for all hours worked.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">So, even if the weather is mild and you are not called out at all, you will still receive your £175 standby payment for that week.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Week 2 - Non-Standby Week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">There are no guaranteed hours or standby payment during this week.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The rota then continues so that, over each four-week period, you will have:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">2 paid standby weeks - £175 guaranteed per week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">2 non-standby weeks - no guaranteed payment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This means that two weeks out of every four you are guaranteed to be paid, whether you are called out or not.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">During your paid standby weeks, any actual call-outs are paid at £20.00 per hour in addition to your £175 standby payment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What You'll Be Doing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Winter Gritter Driver, your duties may include:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driving an HGV gritting vehicle on designated routes across Kent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Spreading salt and grit to prevent ice forming on the highway network</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Responding to winter weather call-outs, including frost, ice and snow</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing vehicle and safety checks before deployment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following predetermined gritting routes and operational instructions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with the depot and highways operations team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing required vehicle and operational documentation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining high standards of road and public safetyWhat We're Looking For</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will need:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid Driver CPC</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid Digital Tachograph Card</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A reliable and flexible approach</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to respond to agreed winter call-outs</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Confidence driving in difficult winter conditions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication skills and a safety-first approachPrevious gritting or highways experience would be beneficial, although drivers with the right HGV experience and attitude are encouraged to apply.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract Period</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The winter operation runs from:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">1 October to 1 April</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As winter maintenance is weather dependent, the amount of actual driving will vary considerably.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Some standby weeks may involve no call-outs at all, while periods of frost, ice or snow could result in significantly more working hours.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The key benefit is that on your designated paid standby weeks, your £175 payment is guaranteed even if you do not work a single hour.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay at a Glance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Paid Standby Week: £175 guaranteed</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Call-Out Rate: £20.00 per hour for hours worked</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Non-Standby Week: No guaranteed hours or payment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Paid Standby: 2 weeks out of every 4</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Season: 1 October - 1 April</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This could be particularly suitable for an experienced Class 2 driver looking for additional winter income alongside other work, while being part of an essential service keeping Kent's roads moving safely.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free parking</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">On-site parking</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work Location: In person</p>