Terminal Operative

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Colas Full time

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

Colas Continental Bitumen UK are recruiting Terminal Operatives at their Depot in Avonmouth to undertake all aspects of operating the Avonmouth Bitumen facility ensuring full compliance with all quality procedures and safe working practices, undertaking all work to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards. This role is inclusive of weekend work and comes with a 0.33% uplift for working shifts.

Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to assist the Depot Manager to operate the site in order to ensure the safe and efficient storage and supply of bitumen from the Avonmouth Depot to Continental Bitumen's customers, be an ambassador for Safety - Ensure adherence at all times to site safety rules and regulations, support the operation of loading of bitumen into customer road tankers, maintaining a professional approach positively reflecting the image of the company at all times, support with site maintenance ensuring full adherence to the Permit to Work scheme at all times and ensuring works are carried out in a safe manner adhering to site specific Risk Assessment & Method Statements.

Undertake any additional duties (for which you are qualified / trained to undertake) in respect of the running and maintenance of the Avonmouth Site required by the Site Manager, maintain and develop good relations with all site personnel including drivers on site to collect bitumen, attend inductions / tool box talks / all appropriate briefings, ensure adherence to all company procedures at all times, have a flexible approach to working patterns and expectations to carry out other duties as deemed necessary to the business, ensure effective time management between duties, completion of required paperwork in line with company requirements and attend training courses as and when relevant to ensure continued development.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have some experience in a similar discipline, working knowledge of Health & Safety, a good work ethic, ability to work within a team, willingness to learn, good communication skills, achievement / results driven, knowledge of the industry, problem solving skills, good written and oral skills, able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.

Package Description

As well as a highly competitive salary plus a 0.33% shift allowance, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:

A generous pension contribution

Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)

21 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)

Flexible working policy

Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded

Ongoing training and 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.

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