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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
We have some great opportunities for Technology Engineers to join the Area 9 team, you will be based at our Longbridge Depot, CV35 8AA but expected to travel and cover technology assets across the network around the West Midlands.
The Technology Engineers will be part of the Area 9 Maintenance & Response contract with Colas, working on behalf of National Highways. You will deliver both Cyclical and Reactive works you are assigned and will be responsible for safeguarding the welfare and health and safety of yourself and those working around you. You will take an active role in ensuring your own skills and knowledge are up to date and fit for purpose.
Main Responsibilities
As a Technology Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering technology cyclical works and response over the course of your shift and carry out cyclic maintenance in line with the Client, manufacturer, and British Standards. You will undertake electronic diagnostic checks on highways communications assets in line with reactive maintenance, prepare reports and documents as necessary, and assist with project administration and control. On a day-to-day basis, you will coordinate with third parties with the introduction of new Highways communications infrastructure, operate small items of plant and other heavier equipment to carry out the works, and enthusiastically identify early opportunities and highlight them to management to the benefit of Colas and their customers. It is important you can work independently and collaboratively throughout your shift. You are expected to adopt a forward-thinking approach by identifying potential innovative techniques and products for the delivery of technology maintenance and highlighting these to management. Most importantly, 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 report directly to the Technology supervisor on health and safety and progress during shifts you are working on and report to the Technology Manager / Supervisor on activities undertaken during shifts you work on. You will perform other duties as may be reasonably required. You will be required to work 42 hours a week on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern alternating from days and nights as required (percentage uplift for working shifts).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in an electrical or engineering discipline, and previous experience working as a Technology Engineer on Highways is desirable but not essential. It is essential that you have electrical knowledge.
You will have a:
* UK driving licence (essential)
* LGV C/ CE is desirable but not essential
* HERS Sector 8 relevant to role (desirable)
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, forward-thinking individual and an effective communicator who has previous experience of working within high performing teams. Good planning and organization skills are essential in this role. You will be self-motivated and have technical competence.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
* A salary between £34,000-£38,000 (dependent on experience) PLUS Company car for business use only
* Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
* Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
* 20.5 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
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and much more through our online employee benefits portal
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