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Seasonal Gritting Operative

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 18 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Preston, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

WINTER GRITTING OPERATIVES REQUIRED!

Contract Duration: Seasonal
Locations: Salmesbury and Warton
Start Date: October 2026
Hours: Lates/Nights- Up to 12 hour
Training: First week of employments.
Rate: £20 CIS

Role:
You will be helping to maintain safe access routes across two sites during winter weather.

  * Daily weather monitoring and callouts when temperatures fall below 7°C

  * Notification issued from 1pm each day

  * Operations commence after 3pm when required

Typical gritting duties can include:

  * Monitoring weather forecasts for frost, ice, or snow.

  * Inspecting roads, footpaths, and other surfaces.

  * Operating gritting vehicles or using handheld spreaders.

  * Applying salt or grit before or during icy conditions.

  * Keeping records of when and where gritting was carried out.

  * Ensuring gritting equipment is maintained and stocked.

Requirements:

  * Previous gritting experience is essential

  * Driving licence - desirable

  * Mandatory security clearance and DBS checks will be made

  * Reliable and flexible approach to work

  * Ability to work outdoors in winter conditions

  * Good availability during the winter season

The operation will run for 7 days per week. However, we do not expect individuals to work continuously across all 7 days. A rota system will likely be implemented, such as 4 days on and 4 days off, although this is still to be confirmed

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