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 proc...