Winter Patrol HGV Driver

Amey Lg Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Glasgow is seeking Winter Patrol Drivers for a 6-month fixed-term contract from November to April. The role involves ensuring the safe movement of road users during winter operations through effective road gritting. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence and a full Drivers CPC qualification. The position offers career development, a generous pension, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme including gym membership

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Previous winter experience is preferred.
• Telehandler qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance and operation to protect the public.
• Conduct vehicle checks and fill in defect books.
• Drive and operate vehicles/plant while maintaining technical standards.
• Allocate and capture time/resource utilization as per the system.
• Attend project and work briefings as necessary.
• Maintain communication with team and stakeholders.

Skills

Valid HGV Class 2 licence

Full Drivers CPC qualification card

Self-motivated

Pro-active in delivering solutions

Job description

We are recruiting for Winter Patrol Drivers to join our M8 account based in Glasgow, these roles will be a 6-month fixed term contract between November and April and you will work on a 4 on 4 off rota.

Winter Patrol Drivers play a crucial role in our winter service operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of road users. Through timely and effective road gritting, you will help minimise delays and disruptions caused by snow and ice during the peak winter season.

You will be responsible for:

• The safety of yourself and others within your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public
• Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books
• Driving and operating vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills, maintaining high technical standards
• Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system
• Attending project and work briefings as required
• Keeping records, completing all necessary paperwork, communicating, and liaising with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A valid HGV Class 2 licence, and a full Drivers CPC qualification card
• Previous winter experience and a telehandler qualification would be preferred
• Self-motivated and pro‑active in terms of delivering solutions

What we can offer you

• Career Development – Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
• Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!