Winter Maintenance Driver (Fixed Term)

Join Our Winter Heroes Team!

Are you ready to make a difference this winter? We’re on the lookout for dedicated Winter Drivers to join our Transportation team across Northamptonshire. Become a highways hero and help keep the UK moving during the chilly months!

Location:

Wellingborough, Brixworth, or Towcester, Northamptonshire

Contract:

Fixed-term zero-hour contract until April 2025 - Flexible days/nights based on call-outs and weather conditions.

Salary:

£22.50 per hour - Weekly pay + Standby of £17.55 per shift (Monday to Friday) / £35.09 per shift (Saturday and Sunday)

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Winter Service team for the 2026/2027 winter season. As a Gritter Driver, you’ll be on-call, driving a gritter on public highways across Northamptonshire. With competitive pay rates, including standby and enhanced weekend rates, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our roads safe during winter conditions. Plus, you’ll have the chance to develop new skills with full training provided towards a winter service NVQ qualification!

Your Responsibilities:

As a Gritter Driver, you’ll be an essential part of our Winter Service team, ensuring the safety of our highway network during winter weather. Your daily tasks will include:

• Driving a gritter on designated routes using the latest navigation technology.
• Working on an on-call rota covering AM or PM shifts, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Responding to call-outs within 30 minutes and attending your allocated depot (Brixworth, Wellingborough, or Towcester).
• Maintaining accurate records, including drivers’ hours books and reporting vehicle defects electronically.
• Cleaning and maintaining your vehicle upon completion of routes.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a current HGV licence.
• You have CPC accreditation.
• You’re flexible, enthusiastic, and can commit to the on-call rota and shift patterns.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits:

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package!

Diversity and Inclusion:

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re proud of our progress but know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to ensuring fair opportunities for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #JoinKier