Highways Maintenance Operative

Colas Portsmouth, England Jun 30, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £14 – £16/hour
Work Hybrid

Project Manager focuses on ensure that full ppe is worn at all times inclusive of hard hat, long sleeved hi viz shirt, hi viz trousers, and safety boots.

What the role involves

  • Ensure that full PPE is worn at all times inclusive of Hard hat, long sleeved hi viz shirt, hi viz trousers, and safety boots.
  • Ensure that the required tickets are obtained before use.
  • Carry out various repairs to the Highway as required.
  • Ensure that vehicles are kept tidy and that vehicle defect sheets are filled in daily.
  • Ensure that vehicle fobs are used at all times and faults are reported as and when.
  • Reporting all incidents immediately to a Supervisor.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant leadership, project, operations, people-management, or stakeholder experience is useful.

Confirmed role details

  • An hourly rate between £14-£16.
  • 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.

Candidate fit

  • 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.

Additional role context

  • We have a a great opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join the team in Portsmouth, P06 1TA.
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