Colas Ltd
Supervisor
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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.
Colas Ltd - Purpose of the role
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a Supervisor to be based at our Coleshill depot, B46 3HN on day shift. The Supervisor is a position that requires practical experience developed from within this business and or industry sector, from an operational basis on highways maintenance and commercial management, gained over a period of several years. Key knowledge and people management experience are essential. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual with strong commercial acumen who has previous experience of managing high performing teams.
Main Responsibilities
As a Supervisor, you will play a vital role in leading and supporting the delivery team, ensuring operations run efficiently and safely. You will provide clear leadership, motivation, and direction to your team, while effectively managing and utilizing company resources through careful planning and collaboration with colleagues and clients. You will be responsible for ensuring all personnel comply with company procedures and safety standards, maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and quality across all operations. Supporting and developing staff will be a key part of your role, including identifying training needs and encouraging continuous improvement. In addition, you will assist with maintaining discipline and ensuring company compliance, support senior staff when required, and contribute to operational duties such as managing job packs, identifying risks, and ensuring hazards are mitigated. You will also be involved in winter maintenance planning, call-out rota management, and assisting with investigations where necessary, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with client expectations. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships professionally and effectively, manage key stakeholders, building and maintaining strong working relationships, oversee workforce coordination to ensure efficient and effective delivery of works, drive team performance by motivating staff to achieve results while maintaining high standards and ensure all activities are delivered with full adherence to health and safety standards.
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience within a similar role from a Highways background. You will have confirmed knowledge and a firm understanding of highways legislation, including the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 8, DMRB and TSRGD. You will have proven ability to demonstrate strong financial understanding including control and reporting of budgets and associated variations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook is essential and proficiency in confirm software would be advantageous.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary between £40,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience)
- 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
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At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritize bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
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.
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