HGV Class 2 Driver – Gritters (1 week on, 1 week off)

Driver Hire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Standby Payment

Call-out Pay

Paid Training

Job summary

Driver Hire Oxford seeks a Class 2 Gritter Driver for winter maintenance operations in Drayton, Oxfordshire. The role involves standby duties with 24/7 winter operations, requiring rapid response to weather events and strict tachograph compliance.

Training will cover winter ticket requirements, with PPE provided and site onboarding via app. The position is a zero-hours contract for approximately five months, with guaranteed standby payments and additional call-out pay, reflecting the seasonal

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence required.
• Experience with winter maintenance or gritters is a plus.
• Must be flexible for standby shifts and weather-driven changes.

Responsibilities

• Standby Gritter Driver (Class 2) during winter months.
• Respond to weather events and be ready for early mornings or late evenings.
• Operate under tachographs and follow strict compliance.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Gritter driving

Standby readiness

Tools

Digi card

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver – Gritters – Driver Hire Oxford – 01865 798 998

Am I a good fit for this job?

See if you meet all the requirements before you apply.

We are currently recruiting a Class 2 Winter Maintenance Gritter Driver for our client, based at DRAYTON, Oxfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn guaranteed standby pay throughout the winter season, plus additional call-out rates when required.

Job Role:

Standby Gritter Driver (Class 2)

• Guaranteed Standby Payment: £241.37 per week (Friday AM to Friday AM)
• Plus, Call-out Pay: 5 hours at £21.25 per hour PAYE Adv, when called in to work
• Paid Training: One day theory + one day practical to obtain a Winter Ticket
• Contract: Zero-hours contract
• Contract Period:5 months
• Working Hours: Weather-dependent, maximum 5 hours gritting per shift with a 1-hour break. Possible 2 shifts in a 24-hour period (with a 10-hour rest between).
• Onboarding: Digital handbook via app; digi card to be downloaded weekly on site for compliance
• PPE Provided: Trousers, jackets, high-vis, hard hat, gloves (boots available if required)
• Operation: Runs 24/7 during winter months
• Daily Briefing: 11:00 am meeting to assess weather actions; call-outs may occur at short notice (early mornings or late evenings)
• Once committed, you cannot undertake other driving duties while on standby between November and March.
• All work is carried out on tachographs.
• Training dates will be confirmed in advance (starting September). Trainers get booked quickly during the winter period, so early confirmation is essential.
• It’s important to consider your proximity to the site, as you will need to be on site within 1 hour of being called in, while driving with due care and diligence in severe weather conditions

Please note, this job is not for everyone. It requires flexibility, reliability, and readiness to respond to changing weather conditions at short notice.