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
Salary description
£25.00 - £25.00 per hour