At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive a Winter Maintenance Gritting Vehicle and ensure safe roads during winter.
- Company: Join M Group Highways, the UK's leading highway maintenance contractor.
- Benefits: Earn £22.23 per hour plus standby payments with flexible hours.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly, supportive environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have HGV Class 2 licence and CPC; training available for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working? M Group Highways is supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don’t just build roads and bridges - we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. You’ll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
We are looking for part time HGV Cat C (Class 2) drivers, with CPC, to work on the Wiltshire Highways Maintenance contract as Winter Maintenance drivers. The drivers will be appointed on a temporary contract to cover the Winter Maintenance season from November 2025 until April 2026. We are looking for suitable candidates to work on a zero hours contract basis.
M Group Highways is a leading Infrastructure Services company operating in the Transport sector. Our portfolio includes contracts to operate, maintain and improve large parts of the UK road network. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. M Group Services is a trusted employer to approximately 9,000+ skilled specialists, working from over 100 locations across the UK and Ireland.
What will you be doing?
- To drive a Winter Maintenance Gritting Vehicle for the duration of the winter maintenance season, being allocated to a rota within the Wiltshire area.
- To be on standby alternate weeks i.e. one week on standby followed by one week off throughout the winter maintenance season.
- To undertake the gritting of the roads on your allocated route and all the associated activities required to deliver the Winter Service.
- To arrive at the designated Highways Depot, within 60 minutes from receiving the gritting instruction.
The Winter Maintenance Season will commence on the 30th October 2026 and will finish on the 31st March 2027. Drivers must commit to being on standby alternate weeks for the duration of the service. A week starts at 07.45 on the Friday and finishes at 07.45 am the following Friday. When you are on Standby, you can be called out at any time to undertake a grit run.
What you’ll bring:
- A full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (category C) entitlement and a full CPC is essential.
- A valid Winter Maintenance qualification or experience. If, however, training is required, training for the City and Guilds qualification will be arranged and the above mentioned temporary contract will be extended to cover this.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rate of £22.23
- Weekly standby payment
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
Winter Maintenance Driver - Salisbury area in Devon employer: M Group
As a Supervisor in our dynamic team, you'll thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises safety and client satisfaction. We offer robust opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that every employee can advance their career while contributing to essential infrastructure services. Join us in a friendly and respectful environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
