Office Assistant

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 Ltd. have a great opportunity for an Office Assistant to join the Damaged Network Property (DNP) team for Area 9 based at our Bescot office in Walsall, **WS1 4NL**. The DNP Office Assistant will be responsible for leasing with all teams to ensure DNP paperwork is correct and contains the relevant information required for all DNP jobs to be final accounted. This will involve working closely with the operation team, the Zonal Response crews and the commercial team to provide all information associated with damage to network property to support National Highways with cost recovery.

**Main Responsibilities**:
As an Office Assistant your duties will include but not be limited to the following: overseeing DNP paperwork processes from operations, and ZRT crews for your respective depot, you will liaise with Operations, ZRT Crews, Planning, Commercial and subcontractors to collate information for DNP works and you will ensure all paperwork is collated, correct, and organised effectively to aid the final accounting of DNP works. You will assist the DNP team with queries around the paperwork provided and liaise with the respective teams to resolve these issues and to analyse and check the accuracy of DNP paperwork being provided including daily time costing sheets and to liaise with the relevant teams to resolve any issues that arise. You will provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advise management on outstanding work or problems. You will ensure compliance with Colas’ governance, policies, and procedures.

Ensure all activities are undertaken with due regard for the environment, to prevent pollution, comply with legal and corporate requirements and minimise environmental impact.

**Package Description**:
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

- An salary from £23,800 - £26,000 (dependent on experience)
- Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 25 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 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.