HGV Winter Patrol Drivers - Keith Depot

ameygroupi; Keith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Flexible benefits scheme

Discount portal (Save with Amey)

Community Involvement Days

Job summary

Amey in Keith, Scotland, seeks Winter Patrol Drivers for a fixed-term winter contract (October to March) at the Keith Depot. You will operate gritting vehicles and support highway maintenance to keep roads safe during winter conditions.

Successful candidates will have a valid HGV Class 2 licence, CPC, and experience in winter maintenance, with a proactive safety-first mindset and good teamwork skills. Training is provided as part of the seasonal role.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence.
• Full Driver CPC qualification.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous winter maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate gritting vehicles and other specialist plant and equipment.
• Carry out winter maintenance activities, including gritting, inspections and minor highway maintenance works.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and reports any defects accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with health and safety procedures.
• Record time, resources and operational activities using company systems.
• Attend team briefings and contribute to safe, efficient operations.
• Work closely with colleagues, clients, emergency services and members of the public.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required paperwork.

Skills

HGV Licence

CPC qualification

Communication

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Winter maintenance experience

Job description

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Title: HGV Winter Patrol Drivers - Keith Depot

Requisition ID: 12520

Help Keep Scotland Moving This Winter

Winter Patrol Drivers

Location : Keith, Scotland
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | October to March (Including Training/Induction period)

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to local communities? We're recruiting Winter Patrol Drivers to join our NMC North East team in Keith on a fixed-term contract throughout the winter season. In this vital role, you'll help keep roads safe and accessible during some of the year's most challenging weather conditions.

From operating gritting vehicles to supporting essential highway maintenance activities, you'll play a key role in keeping Scotland moving.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Winter Operations team, you'll:

• Drive and operate gritting vehicles and other specialist plant and equipment
• Carry out winter maintenance activities, including gritting, inspections and minor highway maintenance works
• Complete daily vehicle checks and reports any defects accurately
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with health and safety procedures
• Record time, resources and operational activities using company systems
• Attend team briefings and contribute to safe, efficient operations
• Work closely with colleagues, clients, emergency services and members of the public
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required paperwork

What We're Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence
• Full Driver CPC qualification
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous winter maintenance experience

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional training and development opportunities
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.