Yard, Fuel & Winter Maintenance Driver

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.

•

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.