Operations / Projects Worker
Grantham, GB, NG31 7LG
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
The Operations Project Worker will be based in our Grantham location with an outstanding operational team. You will work within the Machine applied Micro Asphalt crew to assist in the laying of Micro Asphalt to road surfaces and drive a HGV to get to your location. You will ensure the works are completed on time and within budget to work in a manner that is in line with our health and safety policy. You will safely carry our road repairs and improvements using the Micro Asphalt process and apply safe methods of working through the use of personal protective equipment, correct manual handling and use of small plant equipment such as Rollers.
Main Responsibilities
The Operations Project Worker will abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act and apply safe method of working to all road surfacing activities. You will ensure the cleanliness of tools and construction sites when working on road surfacing projects and represent Colas in a professional manner. As Operations Project Worker is road surfacing, you will also be required to prepare your tools and materials, understand and follow procedures relating to COSHH regulations, understand and follow procedures relating to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome regulations and drive a HGV vehicle within the confines of The Road Traffic Act.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be available to work away from home on a one weekend on one off basis with no bank holiday working. You must also have a current driving licence and LGV 2 or LGV 1 licence, CSCS Card, NRSWA, Manual handling and Safe Dig - CAT & Genny.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
• A salary of £12.90ph - £15.71ph
• 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
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.
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring.
We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
