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 - Enjoy flexible days and nights, with shifts dependent on call-outs and weather conditions.

Salary:

Earn £22.50 per hour with weekly pay, plus standby rates of £17.55 per shift (Mon-Fri) and £35.09 per shift (Sat-Sun).

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

Your Role:

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 work on an on-call basis, driving a gritter on public highways to ensure safety during winter conditions. With competitive pay and full training towards a winter service NVQ qualification, you’ll gain valuable skills while making a real impact!

What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Gritter Driver, your day-to-day responsibilities 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, 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 and reporting vehicle defects electronically.
• Cleaning and maintaining your vehicle after completing routes.

What Are We 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.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover what we can provide to support you!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something special at Kier.