Warehouse Operative
LEIGH, GB, WN7 3PT
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 Warehouse Operative you will report to our Warehouse Manager and assist with operational projects throughout the Leigh warehouse/ stores. You will carry out manual tasks which contribute to the project for its professional specialty (Airfield maintenance, road, pipelines, rail, etc). To be successful in this role you will have worked in a warehousing / stores environment and have used a FLT.
Main Responsibilities
As Warehouse Operative, you will maintain the warehouse, yard and gate area and be responsible for loading of vehicles and the unloading of Colas deliveries. You will also ensure correct storage of materials in the warehouse and report any stock issues to the depot manager. You will apply to the safety guidelines including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment and ensure the cleanliness of the warehouse.
The Ideal Candidate
To successful in this role, you will be a team player with experience in a similar warehousing or stores environment. You will also have used any FLT in an previous role and will willing to carry out any in house training on lifting equipment.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
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A salary of £13.55ph
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Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
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Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
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21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
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Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
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Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
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Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal/professional developmentDiscounts 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.
