Winter Casual Driver - 158621

Ringway London; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Ringway (NH East) is recruiting Winter Casual Drivers to support National Highways' winter maintenance in Hemel Hempstead. The role covers operating gritting and snow-plough equipment on a zero-hours contract with a rota and on-call standby.

Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class C licence and Driver CPC, with winter operations experience. Flexibility for nights, weekends and emergency call-outs in severe weather is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class C licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification is required.
• Experience in winter maintenance or highways operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate gritting and snow-plough vehicles.
• Follow rota and on-call standby arrangements.
• Adhere to safety procedures and report defects.

Skills

HGV Class C Licence

Driver CPC

Winter Service Accreditation

Winter maintenance knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Winter Service Operations Accreditation (Units 615 & 680)

Job description

Ringway (NH East) is seeking reliable and qualified Winter Casual HGV Drivers to support the delivery of winter maintenance services on behalf of National Highways. The role involves operating specialist gritting and snow-plough vehicles to help maintain the safety and availability of the Strategic Road Network during periods of adverse winter weather.

Winter Casual Driver - 158621

Business Unit: 5079 - NH East

Location: Hemel Hempstead

The position is offered on a zero-hours contract throughout the winter season, with work allocated through a rota system. Drivers will be required to participate in an on-call standby arrangement and be available to respond to operational call-outs at short notice when winter weather conditions require treatment of the network.

This is a safety-critical role requiring a professional approach, strong commitment to safe working practices, and the ability to operate effectively in challenging weather conditions.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience driving Large Goods Vehicles (LGV/HGV) in a professional environment.
• Experience of winter maintenance operations, highways maintenance, construction, infrastructure, utilities, or similar operational sectors.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspections, defect reporting, and safe operating procedures.
• Experience working within safety-critical environments and adhering to prescribed operating standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, bank holidays, and emergency call-outs.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local and strategic road network would be advantageous.

Specialist Skills

• Valid HGV Class C Licence.
• Current Driver CPC Qualification.
• City & Guilds Winter Service Operations Accreditation, including Units 615 and 680.
• Understanding of winter maintenance activities, spreading operations, and safe operation of gritting and snow-plough equipment.

General Competencies

• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and follow operational instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with supervisors, control room personnel, and operational teams.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and emergency response requirements.
• Ability to remain calm and focused when working under pressure and within severe weather conditions.
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service that supports the safety of road users.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Part Time - 0 - Variable Shift Pattern

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.