Overview
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Location – Strensham, WR8 9LJ. There is a separate advert for Zero Hour Winter Drivers needed in Coleshill. The Winter Maintenance Season will run from 1 October 2023 to 1 May 2024. Drivers must commit to availability every day for the duration of the service. This is a zero-hour contract on PAYE on Area 9 in the Midlands as Zero Hour Winter Maintenance drivers.
Pay: a lump sum figure per day of £20, plus £16.50 per hour worked. Hours vary by week with call-out work directed by the Duty Supervisor, especially during poor weather conditions.
Note: The information reflects the original role description and contract terms as published.
Responsibilities
* Drive a Winter Maintenance Gritting Vehicle for the duration of the winter maintenance season within Area 9.
* Be on standby throughout the winter maintenance season; maintain good time-keeping and respond to call-outs as required.
* Grit roads on your allocated route and perform related duties to deliver the Winter Service (e.g., washing the vehicle and equipment, fuelling, keeping records).
* Work as part of a team to keep the Area 9 Network safe during the winter season.
* Ensure all activities are undertaken with regard for the environment, prevent pollution, comply with legal and corporate requirements, and 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 for suitable applicants. City and Guilds qualification may be arranged mid-October 2023; the temporary contract may be extended to cover this.
* The ability to reach Strensham or Coleshill Depot within 1 hour is essential.
Package Description
* Hourly rate per hour worked: £16.50; lump-sum daily rate of £20.
* Monthly pay schedule.
* Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer/employee contributions.
* Life Assurance: 4x basic salary.
* Paid annual holidays equivalent to 5.6 weeks per full holiday year (pro rata if applicable).
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on role).
* Opportunity to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification and ongoing personal/professional development.
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more via employee benefits portal.
Colas is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Colas Ltd prefers direct hiring; PSL agencies may be engaged only when role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
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