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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 Electrical Operatives to join and be a part of the Area 9 Maintenance & Response contract with Colas, working on behalf of National Highways. You will be based at Hilton Park Depot, Wolverhampton WV11 2AT. A Electrical operative will deliver both Cyclical and Reactive works they are assigned and will be responsible for safeguarding the welfare and health and safety of themselves and those working around them. You will take an active role in ensuring your own skills and knowledge are up to date and fit for purpose.    

Main Responsibilities As an Electrical Operative your duties will include but not be limited to the following:

You will be responsible for Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities.   
You will be responsible for delivering electrical works and response over the course of your shift.   
You will report directly to the Electrical supervisor on health and safety and progress during shifts you are working on.   
To report to Electrical Manager / Supervisor on activities undertaken during shifts they work.
To carry out non-routine maintenance to street lighting, illuminated signs, traffic signals and other pieces of highway electrical infrastructure.
To carry out routine maintenance to street lighting, illuminated signs, traffic signals and other pieces of highway electrical infrastructure.
To carry out the installation of street lighting, illuminated signs, traffic signals and other pieces of highway electrical infrastructure and street furniture.
Will include civils works.
To operate small items of plant and other heavier equipment to carry out the works e.g. compressors, Hiab crane and electrical saws etc.
Enthusiastically identify early opportunities and highlight them to management to the benefit of Colas and their customers.
Lead themselves and work with others over the course of the shifts you work on  
Adopt a forward-thinking approach by identifying potential innovative techniques and products for the delivery of technology maintenance. Highlight these to management.  
Perform other duties as may be reasonably required.
Monday to Friday shift pattern alternating from days and nights as required (Uplifts for night working and OT)
Cover Callout standby as part of a two-man team on a weekly rota basis
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.  Ideal Candidate   

The ideal candidate will have the following:

HERS Sector 8 relevant to role. (Essential)
Full Driving Licence (Essential)
LGV C / CE (preferred)
City & Guilds Electrical installation part 1 & 2 or equivalent
City & Guilds testing & inspection BS7671 – 2391 or equivalent  

It is essential the ideal candidate has previous experience working as a highway’s electrical operative or similar.  You will have knowledge and application of current technologies, standards and best practice relating to national Highways Motorway and trunk road communications systems. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, forward-thinking individual and an effective communicator who has previous experience of working within high performing teams and be able to work independently without close supervision.  

Package Description  

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

A salary between £18 p/h and £20 p/h (dependent on experiences and licences)
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 inclusive of bank 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