Zonal Response Operative

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.  

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Colas are looking for 2 x Zonal Response Team (ZRT) Operatives to work either Day shift or night shift at our Doxey depot, ST18 9LG. You will work to instruction from the Dispatcher in the Regional Operational Centre and your supervisors, ensuring works orders are carried out on time and to required levels of quality. You will work safely at all times, complying with site rules and permitting regulations, always representing Colas in a professional manner. 

Staffordshire | 1 x Night Shift and 1 x Day Shift Night Shifts | £12.71-14.60 (dependent on experience and licences)

✔ 42 hour working week,4 on 4 off shift - Monthly Paid

✔ Addtional rates paid for overtime and shift patterns 

✔ 20.5 days annual leave per year inclusive of bank holidays 

Your responsibilities as a ZRT Operative will be: ​​​

• Carrying out temporary highway repairs safely
• Installing and removing traffic management
• Operating machinery and equipment
• Following COSHH and HAVS safety procedures
• Driving in line with Road Traffic Act regulations
• Working 4 days on / 4 days off (days, nights & bank holidays)
• You will ensure that all operations carried out within our area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for the safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself
• You will ensure all activities are undertaken with due regard for the environment, to prevent pollution, comply with legal and corporate requirements and minimise environmental impact. ​​​​​​​

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in highways maintenance or similar environment
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• HGV Class 2 Licence is required unless you come from a strong Traffic Management work background
• C1E driving experience desirable
• Traffic Management experience beneficial
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors
• Able to work independently and within a team
• DCPC and TTMBC qualifications desirable

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

• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 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