Highways Maintenance Operative

1 month ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time
Purpose of the Role

Colas Ltd is seeking a skilled Highways Maintenance Operative to join their team in Chester and Cheshire. As a key member of the Maintenance & Response contract team, you will be responsible for carrying out highway maintenance duties, including cyclical maintenance, reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather response, and minor works.

Main Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be involved in various activities, including:

  • Gully Emptying
  • Winter Maintenance
  • Sweeping & Cleaning Activities
  • Soft Estate Clearance
  • Traffic Management
  • Other maintenance activities as required

You will work closely with your team members to promote effective Health & Safety within the workplace, ensuring defined safe systems of work and risk assessments are adhered to. You will also be required to actively participate in incident management and winter service.

Ideal Candidate

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

Package Description

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 has 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
  • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits

Colas Ltd is 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.



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