Highways Operatives HGV Drivers

Job Description

As we win more work and the business continues to grow, we are looking to increase our workforce. We are looking to hire people within our Surface Treatments Division to assist in the delivery of highways projects.Colas has years of experience and expertise in repairing, protecting, and extending the usable lifespan of infrastructure roads, footways and other surfaces. When roads surfaces develop ruts and deformations, have water problems and where skid resistancestarts to fall, our affordable, innovative and unique specialist surface treatment solutions will help maintain safety standards and extend the life of roads by up to 10 years. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: A generous pension contribution Life assurance cover 21days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) Flexible working policy Ongoing training and personal/professional development Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking people with HGV2 licenses to work within our Specialist Surface Treatments division as part of one of the Process Teams delivering Recycling/Microsurfacing/Surface Dressing Solutions to Colas clients. The work is physical and outdoors butits also rewarding. Youll be part of a crew, delivering work that improves communities and local infrastructure.Day to day, youll install/remove Traffic Management as required; prepare roads for surface treatment including protection of iron work; and safely carry out road repairs and improvements using various surface treatment processes.The role will require you to stay away from home. We operate a variety of shift patterns, but youll need to be flexible and able to stay away in mobile accommodation. Because the work is delivered across the UK, we can be flexible on where youre basedbut ideally, youll be in/near one of the following geographies:Newcastle upon Tyne; Grimsby;West Yorkshire; North Wales; Grantham; Trowbridge; KentThis involves working in various locations within the UK, including every other weekend during the main season. Colas will provide mobile accommodation and you will receive a subsistence payment.As well as a very competitive hourly rate, we are offering a generous bonus structure, allowances, overtime, and average holiday pay. Plus, a range of corporate benefits including retail and lifestyle discounts.Career development and progression is available, and youll have the ability to move into supervisory roles. The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for flexible / hardworking individuals who, ideally, have experience in similar highways maintenance roles and HGV 2/1 driving or plant/machinery experience. You will be comfortable working within a small team, under minimal supervision. Youllbe able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public.Most importantly is that you enjoy working outdoors, in all weathers, within a crew on a flexible working pattern.It is essential you will hold a Valid UK Driving Licence and HGV 2 Licence and it would be an advantage if you have any of the following qualifications:

• CPC
• CSCS Card
• NRSWA
• NVQ (Micro Surfacing/Road Building)
• Traffic Management T1/T2
• Banksman

About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involvedin large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a Gold Investor in People awardfor continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverseneeds and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are beingfully utilised and organisational goals are met.