Micro Operative Processes

Colas USA; Grantham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Process Team, focused on delivering microsurfacing solutions. Your responsibilities will include executing road repairs, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and operating machinery on-site. The role requires travel across various UK locations and flexibility to work weekends. Ideal candidates will have machine resurfacing experience, or be willing to learn, as training will be provided. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary of £12.93 per hour

10% combined pension contributions

21 days annual leave

Professional qualification funding

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery safely on highways.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Willingness to work away on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Safely carry out road repairs with specified methods.
• Observe safety legislation and company procedures.
• Prepare roads for surface treatment.
• Work every other weekend.
• Drive vehicles in compliance with road traffic laws.

Skills

Machine resurfacing experience

Health and safety compliance

Plant operation safety

Highway maintenance background

Job description

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 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. We specialise 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.

You will join the Specialist Surface Treatments division as a member of a Process Team delivering microsurfacing solutions to multiple clients across the UK. The role is focused on safely and effectively carrying out road repairs and surface using the microasphalt/microsurfacing process, ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards. The post requires travel to various sites across the UK and working every other weekend during the main season. Colas will arrange/provide mobile accommodation and pay subsistence.

Main Responsibilities

• Safely carry out road repairs and surface improvements using the microasphalt/microsurfacing process in line with specified methods and quality standardsli>
• Apply and observe relevant safety legislation and company procedures, including the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Act.
• Follow procedures for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
• Drive vehicles in compliance with the Road Traffic Act and company rules.
• Operate plant and machinery as required and directed by the foreman/supervisor.
• Install, maintain and remove traffic management systems as required.
• Prepare roads for surface treatment, including protection of ironwork and other pre‑treatment tasks.
• Be available to work away from home on a one‑week‑on, one‑week‑off basis (every other weekend). No bank holiday working.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Supervisor to support the team.
• Work the standard paid day of 10 hours.

Ideal Candidate

Previous experience in machine resurfacing is an advantage, but training will be provided for candidates without experience. You should be able to operate plant and work safely on highways under traffic management, understand health, safety and environmental responsibilities, and be willing to work away on a rota and share mobile accommodation. Desirable: micro/recycling experience, highway maintenance background and CSCS/NRSWA certifications (training available if required).

Package Description

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

• A salary of £12.93 p/h
• 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
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

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.