Zero Hour Winter Maintenance Driver - Doxey
Colas Ltd are hiring for a Zero Hour Winter Maintenance Driver - Doxey on a zero-hour contract basis (PAYE) for Area 9 in the Midlands. Location: Doxey, ST18 9LG. There are separate adverts for Coleshill and Strensham; please apply to the closest locality.
Purpose of the role: Colas are looking for HGV Cat C (Class 2) drivers, with CPC, to work on a zero-hour contract basis on PAYE on the Area 9 contract in the Midlands as Zero Hour Winter Maintenance drivers.
Season: The Winter Maintenance Season runs from 1 October 2023 to 1 May 2024. Drivers must commit to availability every day for the duration. Pay: a lump sum figure per day of £20, plus £16.50 per hour worked. Hours will vary and drivers may be required to work as directed by the Duty Supervisor if weather conditions are poor.
The hours will vary per week depending on call outs. Morning/evening decisions are generally made at lunchtime, but there is an expectation that you could take a phone call at any time and respond to a callout.
Main Responsibilities
* Drive a Winter Maintenance Gritting Vehicle for the duration of the winter maintenance season within Area 9.
* Stay on standby throughout the winter maintenance season; maintain good timekeeping.
* Grit roads on the allocated route and perform associated activities (washing the vehicle and equipment, fuelling, keeping good records).
* Work in a team to keep the Area 9 Network safe during the winter season; ensure activities are undertaken with due regard for the environment and in compliance with legal and corporate requirements to minimise environmental impact.
Ideal Candidate
* Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (category C) entitlement and a full CPC is essential.
* Winter Maintenance qualification is desirable but not essential; training will be provided. City and Guilds qualification will be arranged for mid-October 2023 and the temporary contract may be extended to cover this.
* Ability to reach Doxey depot within 1 hour notice.
Package Description
* Hourly rate £16.50 (hours worked) with lump sum £20 per day regardless of requirements.
* Monthly paid
* Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions
* Life Assurance of 4x basic salary
* Paid annual holidays including statutory leave entitlement equivalent to 5.6 working weeks (pro rata based on hours)
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on role)
* Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
* Ongoing personal/professional development
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more via the employee benefits portal
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and will contact agencies on the PSL if eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies; if a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
As a business, we uphold three core values: Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to caring for colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
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