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Winter Drivers

Pure 4 Recruitment Limited
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE97RJ, England

Salary

£22.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for reliable winter drivers, farmers, or agricultural contractors for snow clearing and gritting operations during the 2024/2025 winter season.
  • The positions require availability from October 2024 through April 2025, with night shifts from 18:00 PM to 02:00 AM.
  • Candidates must have a valid Driver's Licence and demonstrate a strong work ethic, along with the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
  • The pay rate is £22.50 per hour, with a bonus for contract completion, and punctuality is crucial as drivers will remain on standby throughout the winter season.
  • Experience in similar roles is preferred, and candidates should ideally reside within a 45-minute commute from the specified locations.

Job Overview: We are seeking reliable and experienced winter drivers, farmers, or agricultural contractors to support snow clearing and gritting operations for the 2024/2025 winter season. These night work positions requires availability from October 2024 through April 2025 to ensure safety and convenience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain equipment for snow clearing and gritting operations, ensuring safety and accessibility for businesses during winter.
  • Support our operations as a delivery partner, or collaborate with us if you own a gritting business.
  • Responsibilities include driving, fuelling, loading salt, and cleaning the gritter at the start and end of each route.
  • Remain on standby throughout the winter season, with punctuality being crucial.
  • Complete gritting on assigned routes and manage related tasks, such as washing vehicles, fueling, and maintaining accurate records.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s Licence.
  • Strong and reliable work ethic.
  • Ability to work night shifts and be available throughout the winter season.
  • You will be required to be flexible and could be called out to re grit
  • You must also be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions without restriction.
  • Preferably reside within a 45-minute commute from the specified locations.

Details:

  • Duration: October 2024 - April 2025
  • Rate: £22.50 per hour (all in assignment rate) + Bonus for contract completion
  • Hours: 18:00 PM - 02:00 AM (8-12-hour shifts)

Only relevant candidates will be contacted

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.