Reporting, recording any real time issues including incidents, accidents and environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner informing the appropriate parties in the correct timescales in accordance with Company procedures.
Communicating and escalating machine service faults & failures as necessary to our maintenance department including all issues affecting operational shift performance.
Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety rules.
Attending all required training for the roles of Driver/Operator, or Operator/Fitter or combination of all to become a ‘multi skilled’ Driver/Operator/Fitter and continue to attend all training required throughout your employment.
Requirements
driving licence
microsoft office
mechanical engineering
problem solving
communication
flexibility
Are dynamic, driven, determined and professional and can perform duties safely on their own, and as part of a team using processes and procedures and without direct supervision.
Psychometric pass required for Driver/Operator.
Have a positive, attitude and thrive in a busy and pressurised environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and can clearly report and liaise with other areas of the business in both safety critical and non-critical situations.
Maintaining personal route knowledge (Driver/Operator)
Flexible, Honest & Punctual – Able to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster (Essential)
Confident Computer Skills; Microsoft Windows packages incl. Word, Excel, Outlook
Have a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
Can analyse problems thoroughly and make good timely decisions.
Pre-employment medicals and DBS check will be required for all safety critical roles.
Have transferable skills or a background in Transport or Mechanical Engineering with fault finding skills
Benefits
Healthcare Cash Plan
Competitive Salary
Season Ticket Loan
34 days Annual Leave
Eye Care Vouchers
Long Service Award
Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
Occupational Health Service
Pension Scheme
Industry leading Life Assurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre‑employment medicals and dbs check required for all safety‑critical roles.
Company
Overview
50+
Global Presence
Operates in over 50 countries across five continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
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.
Culture + Values
**Caring:** Being driven by the duty to care, including self-care, care for employees, care for customers and partners, care for the environment and society, and acting ethically while preserving the safety of those who work with us.
**Sharing:** Believing that multicultural diversity in terms of nationality, gender, and thought, along with teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges, are a source of progress and new ideas.
**Daring:** Being born from an innovative mindset, shaped by a pioneering corporate culture, and driven to move forward, explore new horizons, and reinvent ourselves, allowing for the launch of ideas and initiatives that create value.
Environment + Sustainability
46.5% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to reduce direct CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
Promotes low-carbon technologies, such as low-carbon cements and increased recycling in asphalt production.
Implements biodiversity protection strategies, including habitat preservation and invasive species management.
Committed to the circular economy, recycling waste and materials from deconstruction.
Inclusion & Diversity
2021
Year of Initiative Launch
Launched the employer brand #DrivenBy to focus on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent while promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities and those far from the job market.
Actively promotes gender diversity by encouraging more women to pursue careers, particularly in engineering roles.
Launched the 'WE COLAS RAIL' network to become a reference for inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.
Combats sexism through initiatives like #StOpE, which aims to stop sexist behaviors in the workplace.