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.