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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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

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

• A salary of £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
• 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

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role will be based in our Mechanical Services Division in Ringmer. You have a vehicle mechanics background and carry out MOT tests on all vehicles with experience in MOT testing Class 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles and carry out any further duties required by the Line Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In the role of MOT tester, you will strictly adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures within a vehicle mechanics environment, including use of appropriate protective clothing and PPE. You will ensure that all MOT testing is carried out within our responsibility and untake MOTs with full regard for the safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.
As MOT Tester you will also process Warranty Claims and when required, update job cards on the company Fleet Plan.

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