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    Chargehand/ Skilled Operative - Newcastle, United Kingdom - Colas

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    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 are looking for a Chargehand/Skilled Operative to be based at our Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Depot (NE6 5DE). The Chargehand will be working within a small structural maintenance team. Your day to day activities will involve carrying out reactive structural repairs to the structures within the City of Newcastle. You will be required to participate in out of hours call outs to emergency repairs and on occasion the setting out of traffic management and participation in winter maintenance treatments.

    Main Responsibilities


    As a Chargehand/Skilled Operative your role will include:

    • Acting as Chargehand to lead a small Structures Maintenance Team of between 2 to 4 people.
    • Reports to and deputises for Structures Senior Foreman.
    • 12D Traffic Management Qualification preferable (M1/M2);
    • Carry out structural reactive repairs to the satisfaction of the Client.
    • Winter maintenance qualification desirable (City & Guilds Operator Unit 613).
    • Participate in winter maintenance delivery and out of hours rota.
    • Participate in out of hours call out rota for both winter duties and emergency call-outs

    Ideal Candidate


    The ideal candidate will be a flexible / hardworking individual who, ideally, has experience in similar structures/highways maintenance roles and HGV 2 driving experience. You will have a NVQ Level 2 in Highways Maintenance and a CSCS card. A SSSTS card is desirable. You will be comfortable leading within a small team, under minimal supervision. You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public. Most importantly is that you enjoy working outdoors, in all weathers, within a crew on a flexible working pattern.

    It is essential you will hold a Valid UK Driving Licence and preferably a HGV 2 Licence

    Career development and progression is available, and you will have the ability to move into supervisory roles

    Package Description


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

    • A salary of 15.00 hourly
    • 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 portal

    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.


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