Terminal Operative
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
Colas Continental Bitumen UK are recruiting a Terminal Operative in their depot at Avonmouth docks. You will undertake all aspects of operating pumps at our Bitumen facility, ensuring full compliance with all quality procedures and safe working practices. In addition to your basic salary, you will be compensated with a 33% shift allowance to work a 45 hour rotating shift, between the hours of 4.00am and 7.00pm with some weekend working. Full training will be given in the role.
Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities as Terminal Operative will be to assist the Depot Manager to operate the site in order to ensure the safe and efficient storage and supply of bitumen from the Avonmouth Depot to Continental Bitumen’s customers and be an ambassador for Safety. You will support the operation by attaching hoses to load bitumen into customer road tankers and operate the computers to ensure the correct quantity is loaded into the tankers. You will also support with site maintenance ensuring full adherence to the Permit to Work scheme at all times and ensuring works are carried out in a safe manner adhering to site specific Risk Assessment & Method Statements (Full training will be given on machines and software)
You will maintain and develop good relations with all site personnel including drivers on site to collect bitumen, attend inductions / tool box talks / all appropriate briefings, ensure adherence to all company procedures at all times, have a flexible approach to working patterns and expectations to carry out other duties as deemed necessary to the business, ensure effective time management between duties, completion of required paperwork in line with company requirements and attend training courses as and when relevant to ensure continued development.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be computer literate, have an appreciation for workplace Health & Safety, a good work ethic, good written and oral skills and able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. The role is 15 minutes walk from Avonmouth train station but you would need to ensure any public transport is available for the shift times.
Package Description
As well as a salary of 25,000 - 30,000 plus a 33% shift allowance (OTE £35,000), Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
A generous pension contribution
Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
21 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
Flexible working policy
Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
Ongoing training and personal/professional development
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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