Micro Operative Processes

Colas Ltd; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways construction firm in Grantham is seeking a Process Team member to carry out road repairs using microsurfacing methods. The role entails working on-site across the UK, ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will have experience or be willing to learn machine resurfacing. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Annual Leave

Professional Qualification support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in machine resurfacing is advantageous.
• Ability to operate plant safely on highways.
• Willingness to work away on a rota and share mobile accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Safely carry out road repairs and surface improvements.
• Follow procedures for health and safety legislation.
• Drive vehicles and operate machinery as required.
• Prepare roads for surface treatment and install traffic management systems.

Skills

Machine resurfacing

Health and safety understanding

Traffic management

Tools

Plant and machinery

Job description

Overview

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries with more than 55,000 employees, including over 1,500 in the UK. We specialise in highways construction and offer highways maintenance services and our own surfacing products. We hold a Gold Investor in People award for developing and rewarding our employees and offer strong career potential.

Purpose of the Role

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 focuses on safely and effectively carrying out road repairs and surface improvements 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 standards.
• 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 advantageous, 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 with up to 10% combined contributions
• Life Assurance Scheme of x4 basic salary
• 21 days annual leave per year plus 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 more via our online employee benefits portal

Colas values include Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.