Highways Maintenance Operative

1 week ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time
Main Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various maintenance activities on the highway infrastructure, including patching, traffic management, gully emptying, and winter maintenance. You will work closely with your team members to promote effective health and safety within the workplace, ensuring that defined safe systems of work and risk assessments are adhered to.

You will be required to actively participate in incident management and winter service, effectively using Colas plant and fleet, and ensuring that all vehicles are checked safe before taking out in accordance with company policy. You will also be responsible for undertaking administrative tasks, such as timesheet collation, capturing plant, labour & material use, and other duties as assigned by your line manager or Ganger.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a HGV Class 2 Licence, which is essential for the role, as well as a full UK driving licence. Experience of Highways Maintenance and/or any relevant Highways qualifications are desirable, but not essential. You will have good communication skills and be capable of working in high-pressure environments and in all weather conditions.

What We Offer

Colas Ltd offers a great total compensation package, including a salary between £11.44 and £13.75 (dependent on licences and experience), our Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%, Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary, 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays, Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme, Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role), opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification, ongoing personal / professional development, and discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits.

About Us

Colas Ltd is 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.



  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be involved in various Highways Maintenance activities from Gully Emptying, Winter Maintenance, Sweeping & Cleaning Activities, Soft Estate Clearance, Traffic Management, and others as required to effectively maintain the Highway Infrastructure. In this role, you will be working very closely...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be involved in various Highways Maintenance activities from Gully Emptying, Winter Maintenance, Sweeping & Cleaning Activities, Soft Estate Clearance, Traffic Management, and others as required to effectively maintain the Highway Infrastructure. In this role, you will be working very closely...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various maintenance activities on the highway infrastructure, including gully emptying, winter maintenance, sweeping and cleaning activities, soft estate clearance, and traffic management. You will work closely with your team members to promote effective health...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various maintenance activities on the highway infrastructure, including gully emptying, winter maintenance, sweeping and cleaning activities, soft estate clearance, and traffic management. You will work closely with your team members to promote effective health...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be involved in various Highways Maintenance activities from Gully Emptying, Winter Maintenance, Sweeping & Cleaning Activities, Soft Estate Clearance, Traffic Management, and others as required to effectively maintain the Highway Infrastructure. In this role, you will be working very closely...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be involved in various Highways Maintenance activities from Gully Emptying, Winter Maintenance, Sweeping & Cleaning Activities, Soft Estate Clearance, Traffic Management, and others as required to effectively maintain the Highway Infrastructure. In this role, you will be working very closely...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the Role We are seeking a skilled and experienced Highways Maintenance Operative to join our team at COLAS ROAD UK. As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various highway maintenance activities, including patching, traffic management, gully emptying, and winter maintenance. Main Responsibilities Carry out highway...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the Role We are seeking a skilled and experienced Highways Maintenance Operative to join our team at COLAS ROAD UK. As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various highway maintenance activities, including patching, traffic management, gully emptying, and winter maintenance. Main Responsibilities Carry out highway...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About Colas Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries worldwide with a workforce exceeding 55,000. We specialize in highways construction and maintenance, encompassing large-scale projects across various sectors like highways, airfields, and marine environments. We also manufacture innovative surfacing products...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the RoleColas Road UK is seeking a skilled Highways Maintenance Operative to join our team in Chester and Cheshire. As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out various highway maintenance duties, including patching, traffic management, and winter maintenance. You will work closely with your team members to promote...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Cheshire West and Chester Council Full time

    As a member of the Cheshire West and Chester Highways Operations team, the successful applicant will play a crucial role in ensuring the council meets its obligations to coordinate and assess all activities on the roadways in accordance with the permit framework, with the goal of minimizing disruption for the public. This position will involve providing...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    Colas Ltd, a prominent UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operates across more than 50 countries and employs over 55,000 individuals, including a significant workforce in the UK. We specialize in the construction of highways and have participated in extensive construction projects both domestically and internationally, focusing on highways, airfields,...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    2 weeks ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionColas Limited is a leading construction company specializing in highways construction and maintenance services. We are seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in Cheshire, UK.Main ResponsibilitiesManage the procurement of subcontract packages and maintain project forecasts.Provide advice on contractual...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    2 weeks ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionColas Limited is a leading construction company specializing in highways construction and maintenance services. We are seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in Cheshire, UK.Main ResponsibilitiesManage the procurement of subcontract packages and maintain project forecasts.Provide advice on contractual...


  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    Colas Ltd is a prominent UK branch of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 55,000 individuals, including a significant workforce in the UK across various locations. We specialize in roadway construction and have participated in extensive UK and international construction initiatives within the highways, airfields,...

  • Project Scheduler

    5 days ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Scheduler to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating highway maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of projects, and managing resources effectively.Main ResponsibilitiesProgramme and record...

  • Project Scheduler

    1 week ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Scheduler to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating highway maintenance activities, ensuring efficient working practices, and allocating resources to meet client requirements.Main...

  • Project Scheduler

    1 week ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Scheduler to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating highway maintenance activities, ensuring efficient working practices, and allocating resources to meet client requirements.Main...

  • Project Scheduler

    5 days ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Scheduler to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating highway maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of projects, and managing resources effectively.Main ResponsibilitiesProgramme and record...

  • Project Scheduler

    3 days ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Scheduler to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating highway maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of projects, and managing resources effectively.Main ResponsibilitiesProgramme and record...