Overview
Location: Various depots across Kent
Job Type: Seasonal – Standby & Call-Out
Contract Period: 1 October – 1 April
Standby Payment: £175 per paid standby week
Call-Out Pay: £20.00 per hour (subject to confirmation)
Rota: 2 paid standby weeks in every 4 weeks
HGV Class 2 Winter Gritter Drivers – Kent Highways
Supreme Recruitment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to support essential winter highway maintenance operations across Kent.
This is an opportunity to earn additional income throughout the winter months while helping to keep Kent’s roads safe during periods of frost, ice and snow.
The role operates on a rotating standby and call-out basis, with guaranteed standby payments during designated weeks, whether you’re called out to work or not.
How Does the Standby Rota Work?
The rota follows a four-week cycle, with two paid standby weeks and two non-standby weeks.
During your paid standby weeks:
- You’ll receive a guaranteed £175 standby payment.
- This payment is made even if you aren’t called out.
- If required for gritting or snow clearance operations, you’ll also receive £20.00 per hour for hours worked, in addition to your standby payment.
During non-standby weeks:
- There are no guaranteed hours.
- No standby payment is made.
Over each four-week period, you’ll receive £350 in guaranteed standby payments, provided you complete your two designated paid standby weeks, plus any additional earnings from call-outs.
As winter maintenance is weather dependent, the number of call-outs will vary. Some weeks may involve no driving at all, while periods of severe weather may require additional hours.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving HGV gritting vehicles along designated routes across Kent
- Spreading salt and grit to help prevent ice forming on roads
- Responding to winter maintenance call-outs during frost, ice and snow
- Completing vehicle checks before deployment
- Following planned routes and operational instructions
- Working closely with depot and highways maintenance teams
- Completing vehicle and operational documentation
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and road safety
What We’re Looking For
To be considered for this position, you’ll need:
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence – essential
- Valid Driver CPC – essential
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card – essential
- Confidence driving HGV vehicles in challenging weather conditions
- Reliability and flexibility to respond to agreed call-outs
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A responsible, safety-conscious approach
Previous gritting or highways maintenance experience would be advantageous, but drivers with suitable HGV experience are encouraged to apply.
Pay & Benefits
- £175 guaranteed payment per paid standby week
- £20.00 per hour for call-outs, in addition to standby pay
- Two paid standby weeks in every four-week rota
- Potential for additional earnings during periods of severe weather
- Seasonal work from 1 October to 1 April
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to support an essential winter highways service
Who Would This Role Suit?
This opportunity could be particularly attractive to experienced Class 2 drivers looking to supplement their income during the winter months.
However, applicants must be able to meet their agreed standby commitments and respond to call-outs when required.
Apply Today!
If you’re an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver interested in seasonal winter maintenance work across Kent, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Supreme Recruitment to find out more about available depot locations and standby arrangements.
Supreme Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruitment agency. All applications will be considered based on suitability for the role.