Highways Maintenance Operative

Overview

Perform highway repairs, operate plant, ensure safety, and maintain vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• vehicle cleanliness
• incident reporting
• safety compliance
• risk assessment
• ppe enforcement
• highway repairs

Tasks

-Ensure that vehicles are kept tidy and that vehicle defect sheets are filled in daily -Report all incidents immediately to a Supervisor -To ensure that all operations carried out within our area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for the safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself -Make sure that a risk assessment is in place before any task is undertaken -Ensure that full PPE is worn at all times inclusive of Hard hat, long sleeved hi viz shirt, hi viz trousers, and safety boots. -Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard to avoid repeat visits -Carry out various repairs to the Highway as required -Ensure that vehicle fobs are used at all times and faults are reported as and when

Requirements

• plant operation
• ticketing

What You Bring

-Be proficient in the use of small items of plant and ensure that the required tickets are obtained before use

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Benefits

-Ongoing personal / professional development -Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role) -Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal -Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10% -An hourly rate between £14-£16 -Monthly paid -Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification -Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary -Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme -21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays

About Colas

-A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. -Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects. -Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways. -Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems. -Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage. -Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.

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