Technology Services Technician in Sherbourne - CV-Library

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 Technology Services Technician who will be part of the Area 9 Maintenance & Response contract with Colas, working on behalf of National Highways. Who 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. They will take an active role in ensuring their own skills and knowledge are up to date and fit for purpose.    

Main Responsibilities  

As a Technology Services Technician 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, for delivering technology cyclical works and response over the course of their shift, report directly to the Technology supervisor on health and safety and progress during shifts they are working on and report to Technology Manager / Supervisor on activities undertaken during shifts they work. You will operate small items of plant and other heavier equipment to carry out the works e.g. compressors, Hiab crane and electrical saws etc. Perform other duties as may be reasonably required. Monday to Friday shift pattern alternating from days and nights as required. 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 experience within Highways. A full UK driving licence is required for this role, a HERS Sector 8 relevant to role and LGV C / CE are desirable. You will be able to work independently without close supervision, you will be forward thinking and have a desire to work collaboratively to find the root cause of issues and deliver a proactive maintenance approach.  

Package Description  

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

A salary between £32,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience and licences)
45 hour week Mon -Fri 
Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
25 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