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Thoams Bow Ltd; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Bow Limited is seeking a Yard, Fuel & Winter Maintenance Driver to support the Oxton depot. You will safely deliver fuel to authorised sites, manage yard tasks, and participate in winter maintenance including gritting operations.

You will perform vehicle and equipment checks, assist with stock, and maintain accurate records while adhering to safety and depot procedures. The role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Yard and depot management and safe handling of materials.
• Inspect vehicles, plant and equipment before and after use.
• Assist with receiving, moving, loading and storing materials safely.
• Report defects, damage or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support stock checks for salt, fuel, PPE and supplies.
• Follow depot safety, traffic and vehicle movement rules.
• Participate in winter maintenance shifts and call-outs.
• Prepare gritting materials and follow application routes.

Responsibilities

• Keep yard, storage areas and access routes clean and hazard-free.
• Assist in loading/unloading and storage of materials and consumables.
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles, plant and tools.
• Report any defects or shortages to supervisor immediately.
• Support stock checks for salt, fuel and PPE to ensure availability.
• Follow site safety rules and traffic management at all times.
• Take part in winter maintenance shifts and standby periods.
• Prepare and deploy gritting equipment and apply materials per route instructions.

Skills

Yard operations

Fuel deliveries

Vehicle checks

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity as a Yard, Fuel & Winter Maintenance Driver has arisen with Thomas Bow Limited, a leading company within the Civil Engineering, Highways, and Surfacing industry. This diverse role is crucial in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Oxton depot, safely delivering fuel to authorised locations, and undertaking vital winter maintenance duties. The position combines comprehensive yard operations, vehicle and equipment checks, material handling, fuel deliveries, and gritting activities, alongside completing accurate operational records.

• Yard and Depot Management: Keep the yard, storage areas, welfare areas, and access routes clean, orderly, and free from avoidable hazards.
• Material Handling: Assist with receiving, moving, loading, unloading, and storing materials, equipment, and consumables safely.
• Equipment Inspections: Carry out routine visual checks of vehicles, plant, tools, and winter maintenance equipment before and after use.
• Defect Reporting: Report defects, damage, shortages, spillages, and unsafe conditions promptly to the manager or supervisor.
• Maintenance & Stock Support: Undertake basic cleaning and maintenance tasks within the limits of personal competence. Support stock checks to ensure salt, fuel, PPE, and other supplies remain securely stored and available.
• Site Safety: Follow depot security, traffic management, and vehicle movement arrangements at all times.
• Winter Maintenance Operations: Attend agreed winter maintenance shifts, standby periods, and call-outs, including early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Winter Deployment: Prepare gritting vehicles, spreaders, tools, PPE, and materials before deployment. Load and spread salt or other approved treatment materials using correct methods and application rates while strictly following route instructions.