The Role

An exciting opportunity as a Yard, Fuel & Winter Maintenance Driver has arisen with Thomas Bow Limited, a leading company within the Civil Engineering, Highways, and Surfacing industry. This diverse role is crucial in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Oxton depot, safely delivering fuel to authorised locations, and undertaking vital winter maintenance duties. The position combines comprehensive yard operations, vehicle and equipment checks, material handling, fuel deliveries, and gritting activities, alongside completing accurate operational records. 

Application Deadline:
       Open 

Department:
       Depot, Plant and Transport Operations 

Reporting to:
       Depot, Plant and Transport Manager 

Employment Type:
       6 months possible permanent. (Contracted hours as set out in the employee’s contract with flexibility to meet operational and seasonal requirements) 

Location:
       Moorfield Farm, Ollerton Road, Oxton, Nottinghamshire NG25 0RE 

Workplace Type:

       Depot Based (with travel for fuel delivery and winter maintenance routes) 

Responsibilities:

• Yard and Depot Management: Keep the yard, storage areas, welfare areas, and access routes clean, orderly, and free from avoidable hazards. 
• Material Handling: Assist with receiving, moving, loading, unloading, and storing materials, equipment, and consumables safely. 
• Equipment Inspections: Carry out routine visual checks of vehicles, plant, tools, and winter maintenance equipment before and after use. 
• Defect Reporting: Report defects, damage, shortages, spillages, and unsafe conditions promptly to the manager or supervisor. 
• Maintenance & Stock Support: Undertake basic cleaning and maintenance tasks within the limits of personal competence. Support stock checks to ensure salt, fuel, PPE, and other supplies remain securely stored and available. 
• Site Safety: Follow depot security, traffic management, and vehicle movement arrangements at all times. 
• Winter Maintenance Operations: Attend agreed winter maintenance shifts, standby periods, and call-outs, including early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends. 
• Winter Deployment: Prepare gritting vehicles, spreaders, tools, PPE, and materials before deployment. Load and spread salt or other approved treatment materials using correct methods and application rates while strictly following route instructions. 

The Candidate will have: 

• Previous experience in a yard operative, logistics, or driving role (desirable). 
• Flexibility to adapt to seasonal hours and out-of-hours callouts for winter maintenance. 
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and maintaining a clean working environment. 
• The appropriate driving licence requirements required for fuel delivery and gritting vehicles. 

Skills: 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently during call-outs. 
• A proactive approach to safety and defect reporting. 
• Basic literacy for completing accurate operational and route records. 

Job Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• Aviva Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance 
• Training & Development Opportunities 

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