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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.
Colas are responsible for the eight-year Maintenance & Response contract for CW&C. The contract covers local Road Network within Chester and Cheshire West, as well. We deliver cyclical maintenance, reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather response and minor works
Colas Ltd are looking for Highways Maintenance Operatives to join the team based at our Winsford depot, (CW7 7EX) or at our Guilden Sutton depot, (CH2 4EX) in Cheshire. As a HMO you’ll be working as part of a team to carry out highway’s maintenance duties as well as winter maintenance, and emergency response when required. Activities will vary across Patching, Traffic Management to carrying out maintenance activities such as Gully Emptying, Soft Estate, Street Furniture Repair, Winter Maintenance etc.
Main Responsibilities
As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will carry out a variety of essential tasks to maintain the highway infrastructure, including gully emptying, winter maintenance, sweeping, soft estate clearance, and traffic management. You’ll work closely with your team to uphold high health and safety standards, following all safe systems of work and risk assessments. The role also involves incident management, effective use and safety checks of Colas vehicles and equipment, and completing administrative duties such as timesheets and recording plant, labour, and materials. As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you are expected to maintain a professional image, carry out any other tasks assigned by your manager or ganger, and ensure all work meets Colas’ safety standards. While mainly working day shifts, you will also take part in night work and out-of-hours rotas, including mandatory winter and emergency stand-by.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have aHGV Class 2 licence, this is essential for this role.Experience of Highways Maintenance preferable but not essential. You will have a can-do attitude and willing to work with initiative, willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and have good communication skills and capable of working in high pressure environments.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
* A salary between £25,396.80 - £28,518.80 (dependent on experience and licences). You will also get paid Winter Stand-by and Overtime will be paid at time and half. Civil Standby is paid at £29.43 per day + 2 hours call out.
* 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
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
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