Winter Maintenance Driver

M Group Services • Drayton, ND

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Highways, we're supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don't just build roads and bridges- we're building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. You'll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK's number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes. This role will be based out of our Drayton depot, with training starting in late September/October time. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? You'll operate gritting vehicles to treat designated routes with salt/grit. Carrying out pre-treatment and post-treatment of roads in line with weather forecasts and instructions. We'll ask you to complete vehicle safety checks and ensure equipment is in good working order. Accurately follow route maps and instructions using in-vehicle technology or manual logs. The role will include maintaining clear and accurate records of work completed, materials used, and any incidents. Reporting any road hazards, vehicle faults, or operational issues to supervisors promptly. We'll require you to work flexibly, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, often at short notice. Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE and safe driving practices.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (Category C or C1 preferred).
• Experience driving large vehicles or operating plant/machinery.
• Ability to work unsociable hours and respond to call-outs at short notice.
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle operation in winter conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate gritting vehicles to treat designated routes with salt/grit.
• Carry out pre-treatment and post-treatment of roads in line with weather forecasts and instructions.
• Complete vehicle safety checks and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Accurately follow route maps and instructions using in-vehicle technology or manual logs.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of work completed, materials used, and any incidents.
• Report any road hazards, vehicle faults, or operational issues to supervisors promptly.
• Work flexibly, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, often at short notice.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE and safe driving practices.

Benefits

• Pay: Monday - Friday £28.46. Saturday, Sunday & BH £49.84. Weekly £241.97. Hourly rate £21.35
• £200 bonus at the end of completion of contract, with no absences

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed