Winter Maintenance Driver - Gritter Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Winter Maintenance Driver - Gritter Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Ashford, Kent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Winter Maintenance / Seasonal</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Variable, including nights, weekends and bank holidays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Currently recruiting Winter Maintenance Drivers to join our team for the winter season, supporting the delivery of essential highway services across Kent.</p>

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

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working as part of our winter maintenance team,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be responsible for safely operating a gritter vehicle and carrying out winter treatment routes across the network.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your key priority will be to ensure routes are treated safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational procedures.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safely operate a gritter vehicle to treat roads and highways</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carry out planned winter maintenance routes in accordance with instructions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Respond to changing weather and road conditions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complete vehicle and equipment checks before and during shifts</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitor and report road and weather conditions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure salt/gritting materials are applied correctly and efficiently</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Report any defects, incidents or issues promptly</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain accurate records of work undertaken</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work closely with the Winter Maintenance team to ensure the network remains safe and operational</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for reliable, responsible and safety-focused drivers who are comfortable working in challenging weather conditions.</p>

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

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Relevant CPC qualification and Driver Card</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience of operating HGV vehicles</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience in highways, winter maintenance or similar work would be advantageous</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A strong commitment to health and safety</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication and teamwork skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work independently and follow instructions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A flexible approach to working hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to respond to call-outs at short notice when requiredWhy Join Us?</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy</p>