Winter Driver

Selby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Class 2 Driver (Winter Maintenance Service)

Location: Selby North Yorkshire

Salary: 21.40 per hour

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Can you see yourself as part of the winter maintenance service that North Yorkshire provides Fancy taking responsibility for operating and maintaining a Gritter to ensure roads are made safer for residents and visitors of North Yorkshire during the colder months

Join our Winter Maintenance Team here at NY Highways and make a real impact this winter for the communities of North Yorkshire.

21.40 per hour (Winter Driver) or 19.98 per hour (Secondman)
Seasonal Contract (October - April) working on a rota basis with variable hours dependant on condition
Selby North Yorkshire

This role is crucial during Winter to keep the countys roads open and safe. Our service starts with changing conditions typically October to April requiring around the clock efforts to maintain our large road network.

This temporary winter position might be perfect role for you. Many of our casual drivers return annually finding the role rewarding and flexible.

You will serve a vital purpose in keeping residents safe and ensuring they can access work school and healthcare as well as supporting our emergency services to keep us all safe.

Working with weather is unpredictable so youll follow standby rotas as shown where standby payments cover the listed times but actual working hours will often extend beyond them:

Weekday Morning (Midnight to 7.30am Monday to Friday)

Weekday Evening (4.00pm to Midnight Monday to Friday)

Weekend (24 hours both Saturday and Sunday AM and PM)

Additional hours on top of the standby arrangement will be within the following times with your availability required to fill the rota:

Mornings: Between Midnight 12noon

Evenings - Between 12noon Midnight

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment. If you share our commitment to excellence teamwork and continuous improvement we would like to hear from you. We will offer support development and training to ensure you are well equipped safe and confident in this role.

What Youll Need

Class 2 Drivers Licence (Category C)
Driver CPC
Digi-Tachograph Card
Willingness to completeWinter 6159 Certification(training provided if not already held).

What we can offer you

A Competitive Hourly Rate of 21.40 per hour as a Driver 19.98 per hour as a Secondman

Standby payments calculated at 24 per shift totalling 120 per week for weekday mornings and up to 216 for combined weekday evenings and weekends.

Accrued Annual Leave for time worked

Training on a City and Guilds Winter Maintenance Certification (Units Specific)

How to Apply

To apply please complete an online application form and upload a copy of your CV.

If you have further questions about the position please contact Ashley Benford on or for more information about the role.

Close date: Sunday 11th January 2026

Interviews are planned to be held on Friday 16th January 2026

Interviews may occur before the closing date and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the position is filled or we receive a high number of applications. Therefore it is advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age any disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

Required Experience:

Class 2 Driver (Winter Maintenance Service)Location: Selby North YorkshireSalary: 21.40 per hourContract Type: Fixed TermCan you see yourself as part of the winter maintenance service that North Yorkshire provides Fancy taking responsibility for operating and maintaining a Gritter to ensure roads ar...