Winter Gritting Operative

Real Personnel; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Winter Gritting Operatives in Ormskirk for flexible, weather-dependent roles. The position involves driving a gritting van during night hours, operating equipment, and ensuring safe gritting of pedestrian areas. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license and be ready for call-outs as required by weather conditions. The job offers competitive pay per completed route and includes training and vehicle provision.

Benefits

Competitive route-based pay

Vehicle provided

Training prior to first shift

Ongoing seasonal work with potential extension

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Must be comfortable with night work and winter driving conditions.
• Confident using a smartphone and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive a gritting van to complete routes.
• Operate gritting equipment effectively.
• Hand grit walkways and pedestrian areas.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Comfort with night work

Confidence using smartphone applications

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to work outdoors in cold conditions

Job description

Winter gritting operative

Ormskirk, Lancashire

Job Description

We are recruiting Ad Hoc Gritting Operatives to support winter gritting operations on a weather-dependent basis. This role involves night work and requires operatives to be on standby when weather conditions trigger gritting requirements.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking additional income alongside other work.

Hours & Pay

• Work carried out between 6:00pm and 7:00am
• Routes typically take 4–6 hours (may take up to 7 hours)
• Minimum paid route: 4 hours
• £120 per completed route
• Each route covers approximately 15 sites

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a gritting van (vehicle provided)
• Operating gritting equipment
• Hand gritting walkways and pedestrian areas
• Completing allocated routes safely and efficiently
• Logging completed visits using a smartphone app, including photo uploads

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Comfortable with night work and winter driving conditions
• Confident using a smartphone and mobile applications
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible due to weather-dependent call‑outs
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in cold conditions
• Previous gritting or winter maintenance experience is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive route‑based pay
• Vehicle provided
• Training prior to first shift
• Ongoing seasonal work with potential extension