Winter Maintenance Driver

M Group Services, Bedwell, Stevenage

Winter Maintenance Driver

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M Group Services, Bedwell, Stevenage

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 37d94bfabdf7477d9bf96366362f1bb5

Full Job Description

  • To drive a Winter Maintenance Gritting Vehicle for the duration of the winter maintenance season, being allocated to a rota within the Suffolk area.
  • To be on standby i.e. AM on standby one week followed by PM standby one week throughout the winter maintenance season.
  • To undertake the gritting of the roads on your allocated route and all the associated activities required to deliver the Winter Service such as wash down and vehicle defect checks.

    A full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (category C) entitlement and a full CPC is essential.
  • A valid Winter Maintenance qualification or experience. If, however, training is required, training for the City and Guilds qualification will be arranged for September/October 2024 and the above-mentioned temporary contract will be extended to cover this
  • The ability to travel to a Suffolk Highways Depot is essential
  • Additional Information
  • You must be able to work as part of the winter service team.
  • You will be required to be flexible and could be asked to cover another local depot when required .
  • You must also be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions without restriction.

    Industry leading training and development
  • Career progression opportunities Leaving a legacy in the county Providing essential service to the residents of the Suffolk county by keeping the roads safe in winter Milestone Infrastructure, part of M Group Services, are looking for part time HGV Cat C (Class 2) drivers, with CPC, to work on the Suffolk Highways Maintenance contract as Winter Maintenance drivers. The drivers will be appointed on a temporary contract to cover the Winter Maintenance season from October 2024 until May 2025, working from various depots across the Suffolk . We are looking for suitable candidates to work on a zero-hour contract basis with varied hours per week. Milestone Infrastructure is a leading Infrastructure Services company operating in the Transport sector of M Group. Our portfolio includes contracts to operate, maintain and improve large parts of the UK road network. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency, and customer service.

  • Standby payment when on the driver rota (am x 9 shifts) (PM x 5 shifts)
  • Generous run payment
  • Additional payments for Christmas period standby
  • Accrued holiday (Pro-rata)
  • Life Assurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance