Winter Maintenance Driver

July 28, 2023 | Comments Off on Winter Maintenance Driver

Job Title: Winter driver

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Rate: £15.60 per hour - Weekly pay

Standby & call out rate: £104 per week

Hours: Flexible days/nights - Call out/weather dependant - Zero Hour Contract



Do you want to be a transportation hero? Keeping the UK moving during the winter months!

Applications can be made online via this advert or alternatively, send your CV directly to - Transportation.recruitment@kier.co.uk



About the role

As a winter maintenance operative, you will be a key essential worker, driving gritting vehicles to spread salt onto the roads during colder days and nights, keeping the UK's roads moving.

You will also be responsible for:

  • Fitting a snow plough during adverse weather conditions
  • Maintaining relevant driver and vehicle records


  • What we need from you

    No previous experience is required, we welcome new drivers; we'll provide training for winter maintenance driving.

    However, you will need:

  • Full valid driving licence
  • HGV licence
  • CPC accreditation is desirable, but training can be provided


  • Hours

    New starter training will begin in September 2023.

  • Standby cover is based on 24 hours a day, over 7 days
  • The rota can be every week or alternate weeks, based on your availability
  • The winter contract runs from September to April, with the opportunity to return each year


  • Closing date: 29 December 2023

    Applications can be made online via this advert or alternatively, send your CV directly to - Transportation.recruitment@kier.co.uk



    About Kier

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