Road Maintenance Technician

2 months ago

Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Limited Full time

Company Overview:


Colas Ltd is a prominent UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 55,000 individuals, including over 1,500 in the UK across various locations.

We specialize in highway construction and have participated in significant UK and international projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors, in addition to providing highway maintenance services and producing our own innovative surfacing solutions.

We proudly hold a Gold Investor in People award, recognizing our commitment to continuously developing and rewarding our employees, thereby offering excellent career prospects.

Position Overview:
Role Purpose

Colas is tasked with the eight-year Maintenance & Response contract for a local road network. This contract encompasses various maintenance services including cyclical maintenance, reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather response, and minor works.
We are currently seeking dedicated Highway Maintenance Technicians with HGV Class 2 driving licenses to join our team. As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you will collaborate with your colleagues to perform essential highway maintenance tasks, winter maintenance, and emergency response when necessary.

Your responsibilities will include a variety of activities such as Patching, Traffic Management, Gully Emptying, Soft Estate maintenance, Street Furniture Repair, and Winter Maintenance.

Main Responsibilities:


As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you will engage in diverse maintenance activities including Gully Emptying, Winter Maintenance, Sweeping & Cleaning, Soft Estate Clearance, and Traffic Management, among others, to ensure the effective upkeep of highway infrastructure.

You will work closely with your team to promote a strong Health & Safety culture within the workplace, ensuring compliance with defined safe systems of work and risk assessments. Active participation in incident management and winter service is expected.

Utilizing Colas plant and fleet effectively, you will ensure all vehicles are inspected for safety before operation in accordance with company policy.

Additionally, you will manage administrative tasks such as timesheet collection and documentation of plant, labor, and material usage.

Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by your line manager or supervisor, ensuring the satisfactory completion of work in line with Colas Health & Safety practices.

You will maintain a professional demeanor that positively reflects the company’s image.

Flexibility to work both day and night shifts, participate in out-of-hours rotas for winter maintenance and emergency response, including mandatory standby, is required.

Ideal Candidate:


The ideal candidates will possess an HGV Class 2 License, which is essential for this role, as winter maintenance will be a significant aspect of your responsibilities, along with a full UK driving license.

Experience in Highway Maintenance and/or relevant qualifications (such as NRSWA, TM, Gully Emptying, Soft Estate) are desirable but not mandatory.
Colas Ltd seeks Highway Maintenance Technicians who demonstrate a proactive attitude and a willingness to take initiative. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and in various weather conditions are essential.
Compensation Package:

At Colas, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes:
A competitive salary ranging from £11.44 to £13.75 (based on licenses and experience)
Participation in our Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%
Life Assurance Scheme providing x4 basic salary
21 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays
Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
Hybrid Working Scheme (subject to role requirements)
Opportunities for fully funded Professional Qualifications
Continuous personal and professional development
Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more through our online benefits platform

Note to Recruitment Agencies:


In accordance with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd prefers direct hiring and will contact our Preferred Suppliers List (PSL) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any unsolicited CVs sent will not incur a fee.

Our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring guide our commitment to our colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all stakeholders.

We strive to create a productive environment where talents are fully utilized, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster new ideas, and promoting trust and responsibility.

Our culture encourages innovation and a pioneering mindset, as we invest in our employees and motivate them to participate in sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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