Class 2 Driver (Winter Maintenance Service)
· £21.40 per hour (Winter Driver) or £19.98 per hour (Secondman)
· Seasonal Contract (October - April), working on a rota basis with variable hours dependant on conditions
· Seamer Carr, North Yorkshire
Can you see yourself as part of the winter maintenance service that North Yorkshire provides? Fancy taking responsibility for operating and maintaining a Gritter to ensure roads are made safer for residents and visitors of North Yorkshire during the colder months?
Join our Winter Maintenance Team here at NY Highways and make a real impact this winter for the communities of North Yorkshire.
This role is crucial during Winter, to keep the county’s roads open and safe. Our service starts with changing conditions, typically October to April, requiring around the clock efforts to maintain our large road network.
This temporary winter position might be perfect role for you. Many of our casual drivers return annually, finding the role rewarding and flexible.
You will serve a vital purpose in keeping residents safe and ensuring they can access work, school and healthcare, as well as supporting our emergency services to keep us all safe.
Working with weather is unpredictable, so you'll follow standby rotas as shown, where standby payments cover the listed times, but actual working hours will often extend beyond them:
· Weekday Morning (Midnight to 7.30am, Monday to Friday)
· Weekday Evening (4.00pm to Midnight, Monday to Friday)
· Weekend (24 hours, both Saturday and Sunday, AM and PM)
Additional hours on top of the standby arrangement will be within the following times, with your availability required to fill the rota:
Mornings: Between Midnight – 12noon
Evenings - Between 12noon – Midnight
We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment. If you share our commitment to excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you. We will offer support, development and training to ensure you are well equipped, safe and confident in this role.
What You’ll Need
- Class 2 Driver’s Licence (Category C)
- Driver CPC
- Digi-Tachograph Card
- Willingness to complete Winter 6159 Certification (training provided if not already held).
What we can offer you
· A Competitive Hourly Rate of £21.40 per hour as a Driver £19.98 per hour as a Secondman
· Standby payments calculated at £24 per shift, totalling £120 per week for weekday mornings and up to £216 for combined weekday evenings and weekends.
· Accrued Annual Leave for time worked
· Training on a City and Guilds Winter Maintenance Certification (Units Specific)
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an online application form and upload a copy of your CV.
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Ashley Benford on ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk or 07814 932 389 for more information about the role.
Interviews may occur before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the position is filled or we receive a high number of applications. Therefore, it is advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.