Kier Group
Kier Transportation is seeking Winter Maintenance Drivers for its Bridgwater team to cover unsociable hours, including weekends, on a rota basis. The role involves driving gritting vehicles to ensure UK roads remain safe during winter months. Successful candidates must hold a current LGV class 2 licence and CPC accreditation. The position offers a fixed-term zero-hour contract until April 2026, with a pay rate of £17.35 per hour on weekdays and £22.63 on Sundays and Bank Holidays, plus a weekly standby payment. Kier prioritises diversity and inclusion within its workforce, encouraging employee involvement in shaping initiatives.
We’re looking for Winter Maintenance Drivers that can cover unsociable hours on a rota basis including weekends to join our Transportation team based in Bridgwater.
Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey.
Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.
Do you want to be a highways hero? Keeping the UK moving during the winter months.
Location : Bridgwater, Somerset Contract : Fixed term zero hour contract to April 2026
– Flexible days / nights / weekends
– Call out & weather dependant Salary : £17.35 per hour Monday to Saturday and £22.63 per hour on Sunday and Bank Holidays PLUS weekly standby of £229.80 What will you be responsible for? As a Winter Maintenance Driver , you’ll be working within the Maintenance team, supporting them in key essential works, driving gritting vehicles to spread salt onto the roads during colder days and nights, keeping the UK’s roads moving.
Your day to day will include: Driving a gritter vehicle, covering unsociable hours Fitting a snow plough during adverse weather conditions Maintaining relevant driver and vehicle records What are we looking for? This role of Winter Maintenance Driver is great for you if: You can drive and hold a current LGV class 2 licence as a minimum Have CPC accreditation and willing to undertake training associated with the role Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us.
We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more.
Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
You can see our D&I action plan here .
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