General Labourer/Driver

_{01st October, 2026}

Winterisation Operative 
 
Pay Rate: £16 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift : Days
Day Shift: 10:00am - 18:00
Shift Pattern : Wednesday -Sunday 
 
 
Location: London Overground Network
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
 
AGS Recruitment are currently recruiting Winterisation Operatives to support railway sites throughout the winter period.
 
The role will involve helping to keep stations, platforms, walkways and other railway areas safe and accessible during cold and adverse weather conditions.
 
Winterisation Operative Duties

• Gritting and salting platforms, walkways, steps, ramps and station entrances.
• Clearing snow, ice, frost and other hazards from pedestrian areas.
• Ensuring access routes remain safe for passengers and railway staff.
• Checking and replenishing grit bins.
• Clearing leaves, standing water and debris that could create slip hazards.
• Carrying out basic winter safety inspections.
• Identifying and reporting hazards, defects or unsafe areas.
• Recording completed work and areas treated.
• Using winterisation equipment safely and correctly.
• Following all railway, site and health and safety procedures.

• Reliable and able to work in outdoor winter conditions.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual duties.
• Flexible with working hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends where required.
• Previous railway, cleaning, facilities management or outdoor maintenance experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Full Manuel UK Drivers License