Seasonal Gritter Driver x 2 – Grimsby

Job description

Cofely are recruiting for Gritter Drivers x 2 to be based at the Doughty Road Depot, Grimsby.
 
This is a casual role and on offer will be a salary £11.22 per day standby and £65.28 call out per gritting run (subject to annual increase).  This role will report into the Highway Supervisor.
 
The main duties and responsibilities are:
The post holder will be required to drive gritting vehicles to spread salt on the highway (with a snow plough fitted during adverse weather conditions) during both normal working hours and out of hours
In addition to driving the gritter, duties will also include loading the gritter with salt at the start of the route and cleaning the vehicle upon completion of the route
The post holder will be required to work an alternating shift pattern between midnight to midday or  midday to midnight, including weekends and bank holidays
The post holder must be able, whilst on shift, to attend the Operating Centre at Grimsby Town Centre within 30 minutes of being called out
The post holder will be required to drive specialist winter service vehicles and equipment, subject to license, training and competency, including fixed bodied gritters, demount gritters, and loading shovel
The post holder will be required to operate ancillary equipment such as snow plough attachments and gritting trailers
The post holder will be familiar with drivers hours legislation and be able to complete accurate records, including drivers hours books and vehicle defect books

Desired profile

Applicants will hold a LGV Cat C (HGV Class 2) licence
Applicants will hold full CPC qualification with drivers card to support the qualification
Applicants should preferably be trained to NPORS Telescopic handler or similar
Applicants should preferably hold a City and Guilds 6159 Winter Service qualification, although training will be provided to suitable candidates
Applicants should preferably be able to demonstrate a level of competency in construction type activities although training will be provided to suitable applicants
Applicants must be able to work methodically and systematically and maintain accurate records
Applicants must be self-motivated and be able to work unsupervised
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK.
Any applicant requiring relocation will need to do this at their own expense. There is no re-location package with this job role.
Any internal applicant must inform their line manager of their intended application.
Cofely do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.