Winter Casual Driver - 158718

Ringway London; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway (NH East) is seeking reliable Winter Casual HGV drivers to support National Highways' winter maintenance program. You will operate gritting and snow-plough equipment to keep the Strategic Road Network safe during adverse winter weather.

The role is a zero-hours, winter-season contract with rota-based shifts and an on-call standby arrangement. A professional approach and commitment to safe, high-quality service are essential for this safety-critical work.

Qualifications

• Experience driving LGV/HGV in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of winter maintenance operations and highways maintenance.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspections and defect reporting.
• Experience working in safety-critical environments and adhering to operating standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, bank holidays and on-call.
• Good geographical knowledge of local/strategic road network is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist gritting and snow-plough vehicles to support winter maintenance on the Strategic Road Network.
• Participate in on-call standby and respond to short-notice operational call-outs during winter weather.
• Maintain safety standards and operate equipment in adverse weather conditions.

Skills

LGV/HGV driving

Winter maintenance operations

Vehicle inspections & defect reporting

Safety-critical environments

Flexible hours

Road network knowledge

Education

Valid HGV Class C Licence

Current Driver CPC Qualification

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

Job description

Summary

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.

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 - 0.1 - Variable Shift Pattern

Business Unit

Business Unit: 5079 - NH East

Location

King's Lynn

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.