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Gritter Driver
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 15 - 19.16 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Preston
Expire in: a month
Job Description
HGV Gritter Driver
Location: Preston (covering the wider Lancashire area)
Employer: Service Care Solutions (on behalf of a local authority client)
Contract Type: Temporary / Seasonal
Hours: Shift-based, including evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call
Pay: £15 - £16 per hour PAYE inc Holiday | £19.16 - 20.16 per hour LTD Umbrella
Role Overview: Service Care Solutions are recruiting for Temporary Gritter Drivers on behalf of a local authority client in Lancashire. The role involves supporting the winter maintenance team to ensure the region’s road network remains safe during adverse weather conditions. Based in Preston and covering various routes across Lancashire, you will play a key part in keeping the county moving during cold weather.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate gritting vehicles safely and efficiently on designated routes
Spread salt/grit according to route plans and changing weather conditions
Complete pre-start vehicle checks and ensure all equipment is in safe working order
Assist with loading grit/salt using provided plant or equipment
Respond to call-outs during periods of ice, snow, frost, or severe weather
Keep accurate records of routes completed, materials used, and any incidents
Work collaboratively with depot teams, supervisors, and other drivers
Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and report defects promptly
Follow all health & safety, highway regulations, and depot proceduresRequirements:
Valid Category C (Class 2) HGV licence
CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Experience driving large vehicles in challenging conditions (preferred)
Availability for night shifts, early mornings, weekends, and short-notice call-outs
Reliability, safety-awareness, and ability to work independently
Local route knowledge across Lancashire is beneficial but not essential
Previous winter maintenance or gritter experience is an advantage (training may be provided)Benefits:
Weekly pay through Service Care Solutions
Flexible shift patterns
Opportunity to support essential public services during winter
Overtime potential during severe weather
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