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 between £27,000 and £32,000 (dependent on experience) a company van is provided for business use only
• Our Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme at 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 and professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and much more through our online employee benefits portal

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We have a great opportunity for a a Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer to join the ITS team based in Grantham, NG31 7LG. Reporting to the ITS Supervisor, you will be responsible for the reactive and, annual maintenance of the traffic signals street equipment which is installed on all of our 320+ sites within the county of Lincolnshire.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure that all health, safety, and environmental guidelines are strictly followed on site. You will actively participate in safety meetings, incident reporting, and toolbox talks to maintain a safe working environment. Promptly reporting any technical or site faults to supervisors is essential to keep operations running smoothly. Developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of all traffic signal systems and equipment is a key part of your responsibilities. You will be responsible for keeping accurate and up-to-date site records and documentation, as well as completing timesheets and worksheets on time. Punctuality is important, so arriving at work on time and reporting any delays is required. Maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of vehicles, tools, and equipment is expected to ensure readiness for work. You will also identify any commercial risks and escalate these to your supervisor as needed. Delivering high-quality workmanship with a “Right First Time” approach will be central to your daily activities. Supporting the achievement of key performance indicators and targets is also part of the role. You will keep your vehicle stocked with the necessary equipment to complete first-time repairs during maintenance visits. Installing traffic signal equipment to a high standard and in line with customer specifications will be one of your core tasks. Representing the company professionally at all times and maintaining confidentiality is essential. Additionally, you must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Finally, you will carry out any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

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