General Labourer
Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
This is true because...
- We value everyone as part of the same team.
- We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
- We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
- We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
- We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.
About Us
Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our values
Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.
We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a reliable and organized Workshop Labourer to join our team. The Labourer will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop and the outside area of the depot. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Versatility, flexibility, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are required in this position.
- Ensure the Workshop & outside areas area is clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
- Organize items in appropriate locations to facilitate easy access and retrieval.
- Commitment and compliance with the facilities 6/S requirements.
- Handle & dispose of goods according to company policies.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure cleanliness of the depot.
- Prepare items for dispatch, ensuring they are packaged securely and labelled correctly.
- At all times, wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the tasks being carried out.
- Attend safety briefing sessions as required by the company.
Person Specification
- GCSE qualifications.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Valid Full driver’s licenses.
- Forklift experience is considered an asset.
- Physically fit and have passed the require company medical.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Flexible, honest and reliable.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary
• 31 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map.
Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format.
