Job Description
Job description
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 Yeovil.
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: Yeovil, Somerset
Contract: Fixed term zero hour contract to April 2026 - Flexible days / nights / weekends - Call out & weather dependant
Salary: £16.38 per hour - Weekly pay
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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• Job Description - Winter Maintenance Driver - Somerset.pdf
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 Yeovil.
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: Yeovil, Somerset
Contract: Fixed term zero hour contract to April 2026 - Flexible days / nights / weekends - Call out & weather dependant
Salary: £16.38 per hour - Weekly pay
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.
#LI-MA1
• Job Description - Winter Maintenance Driver - Somerset.pdf
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Winter Maintenance Driver (Fixed Term) position is now open for candidates interested in the Driver Jobs sector. This role in Yeovil offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Driver Jobs is a plus.
