Seasonal Winter Maintenance Operative - Gritter Driver

Seasonal Winter Maintenance Operative - Gritter Driver (Ad Hoc Work) Kent

Location:KENT
Contract Type: Seasonal / Ad Hoc
Shifts: As required (nights, weekends, on-call standby)
Pay: Competitive hourly rate + shift allowances

Help Keep Kent's Roads Safe This Winter

We're looking for skilled, safety-focused Winter Maintenance Operatives to support our seasonal gritting and snow clearance operations in Harrow on an ad hoc basis. If you're an experienced LGV driver with relevant winter service training, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Carry out winter salting/gritting and snow clearance across priority routes in Harrow

Operate specialist winter vehicles including snow ploughs and gritters (fixed and demountable)

Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance in line with regulations

Be available for on-call/standby duties, responding rapidly to adverse weather

Follow all relevant Health & Safety, Traffic Management, and winter service procedures

Essential Requirements

Valid LGV Category C Licence
Driver CPC with current DQC card
Willingness to work ad hoc hours, including nights/weekends
Able to work in challenging weather conditions with a safety-first attitude

Preferred Qualifications

NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Winter Services
NPORS N802 - Snow Plough / Gritter Training
Valid CSCS Card
Experience in winter maintenance or similar Highways roles
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed