Winter Maintenance Driver - Gritter Driver

Winter Maintenance Driver - Gritter DriverLocation: Ashford, Kent Contract: Winter Maintenance / Seasonal Hours: Variable, including nights, weekends and bank holidaysCurrently recruiting Winter Maintenance Drivers to join our team for the winter season, supporting the delivery of essential highway services across Kent.This is a vital role in helping keep the road network safe and operational during periods of cold weather, ice and snow. As a Winter Maintenance Driver, you will operate a gritter vehicle to treat roads and highways in line with weather conditions, planned routes and operational requirements.About the RoleWorking as part of our winter maintenance team, you will be responsible for safely operating a gritter vehicle and carrying out winter treatment routes across the network.Winter maintenance is a fast-paced and highly responsive operation, so flexibility is essential. You may be required to work at short notice and during unsociable hours when weather conditions require treatment.Your key priority will be to ensure routes are treated safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesSafely operate a gritter vehicle to treat roads and highwaysCarry out planned winter maintenance routes in accordance with instructionsRespond to changing weather and road conditionsComplete vehicle and equipment checks before and during shiftsMonitor and report road and weather conditionsEnsure salt/gritting materials are applied correctly and ..... full job details .....