Colas 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 involved in 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’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the role
As a Street Cleansing Operative you will be based in Portsmouth, PO6 1TA, you will of operatives in carrying out varied cleansing duties across 10 different locations in Portsmouth
Main Responsibilities
As a Street Cleansing Operative, your duties will include:
Sweep roads as per daily route maps in a safe and responsible manner
Make sure waste bags are placed in sensible locations for drivers to collect
Report any bulk waste to charge hand or supervisor on observation.
Work varied shift hours depending on precise job requirements
Keep all tools in safe and tidy manner, ie barrows, brooms etc
Be able to follow basic instruction as given by charge hand and supervisor Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate as a Street Cleansing Operative will have the drive and passion for the work that is required to be done. You will be comfortable with working outdoors in every weather condition. Experience working in a similar manual labour enviornment is ideal but not essential.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
A salary of £12.21 - time and a half paid on Saturday
Tuesday - Saturday - Monthly Paid
Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
Ongoing personal / professional development
Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal