Winter Maintenance Seasonal Driver

Balfour; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Winter Maintenance Seasonal Driver in Hereford to ensure road safety during winter months. You will operate gritting vehicles, assist with snow clearance, and uphold safety standards. Preferred qualifications include a Class 2 Licence and a CPC. This role offers flexibility, ideal for those wanting seasonal work.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 2 Licence.
• CPC is required for this role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive gritting vehicles and assist with ploughing during severe weather.
• Carry out winter service duties to high safety standards.
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure effective equipment use.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)

Safety-first mindset

Reliable, adaptable, and a strong team player

Good communication and a positive attitude

Job description

Join to apply for the Winter Maintenance Seasonal Driver role at Balfour Beatty plc

Make a Real Difference This Winter

Looking for flexible, seasonal work where you can help keep your community safe? Join Balfour Beatty as a Winter Maintenance Operative/Driver in Hereford and play a vital role in maintaining safe road conditions during the colder months. This is a zero-hour contract running from October to April, ideal for those seeking flexibility and meaningful work. You’ll be part of our winter response team, operating gritters and assisting with snow clearance to ensure roads remain safe and accessible.

What you'll be doing

• Drive gritting vehicles and assist with ploughing during severe weather.
• Carry out winter service duties to high safety and quality standards.
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure equipment is used effectively.
• Report safety observations and follow all compliance procedures.
• Represent Balfour Beatty professionally and deliver excellent customer service.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Class 2 Licence
• CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Safety-first mindset
• Reliable, adaptable, and a strong team player
• Good communication and a positive attitude

Desirable (Training Provided)

• Plant awareness and manual handling experience
• First Aid, CSCS, Banksman, NVQ Winter Service, Telehandler

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]