HGV Class 2 Driver - Gritters - £21.25 per hour PAYE Adv

Driver Hire Oxford; Drayton; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 6,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

PPE provided

Onboarding via app

Job summary

Driver Hire Oxford is seeking a Standby Gritter Driver (Class 2) for a client based at Drayton, Oxfordshire. The role operates on a zero-hours contract with a five-month term and weather-dependent hours, including potential two shifts per day during winter months.

Guaranteed standby payment of £241.37 per week plus call-out pay of £21.25 per hour when called in, with on-site onboarding via a digital handbook and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Class 2 driving licence required.
• Experience with winter maintenance is a plus.
• Must be flexible and reliable, able to respond to weather-related calls.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 2 Gritter vehicle during winter weather.
• Attend daily weather briefings and respond to call-outs as required.
• Maintain compliance with tachograph and safety protocols.

Skills

Class 2 driving

Winter maintenance

On-call

Tachograph

Job description

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

Job Role

Standby Gritter Driver (Class 2)

Key Details

• 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)

Important Notes

• 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

Next Steps

You will need to complete a telephone interview with our client so they can assess your suitability for the role. A brief face-to-face interview will also be required.

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