Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highways construction seeks a permanent Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician for their Warrington plant. The role involves maintaining electrical/control equipment while ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Level 3 technical qualification and relevant experience, demonstrating strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Benefits include competitive salary, pension contributions, professional development opportunities, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Contributions up to 10% in Colas Pension Scheme

Life Assurance of 4x basic salary

21 days annual leave plus public holidays

Hybrid working scheme

Fully funded professional qualifications

Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or Level 3 (or higher) qualification required.
• Understanding of PLC and controlled equipment expected.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Examine structures and equipment, report defects, perform legislative checks.
• Maintain and repair electrical/control equipment in adherence to Health and Safety.
• Troubleshoot production breakdowns and assist with mechanical repairs.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Education

Level 3 technical qualification

Tools

Electrical/control equipment

Pedestal drills

Welding tools

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician

Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries with over 55,000 employees worldwide, including more than 1,500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction, involved in large-scale UK and international projects across highways, airfields, marine sectors, and also offer highways maintenance services and manufacturing innovative surfacing products. We are recognized with a 'Gold Investor in People' award for our commitment to employee development and career growth.

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Purpose of the Role

As a permanent Industries Installation / Maintenance Technician, you will join our Warrington bitumen manufacturing plant team. Your role will support the Engineering department in maintaining and repairing electrical/control equipment within the production unit, adhering to all Health and Safety policies.

Main Responsibilities

You will examine structures and equipment, report defects, perform legislative checks, and keep records. Following risk assessments and procedures, you will supervise scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs. Your duties include maintaining electrical equipment, assembling electrical systems, troubleshooting production breakdowns, modifying plant, calibrating instrumentation, and applying logical problem-solving to identify and rectify issues. You will work with equipment such as pedestal drills, grinders, welding tools, and portable hand tools, and assist with mechanical repairs when needed.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role or hold a Level 3 (or higher) technical qualification in the field. You should be a team player with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and have an understanding of PLC and controlled equipment.

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including:

• A salary of £18.27 - £20.19 plus overtime, with day shifts available
• Contributions up to 10% in our Colas Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance of 4x basic salary
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid working scheme (role-dependent)
• Opportunity to study towards fully funded professional qualifications
• Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equality, diversity, fairness, transparency, and respect for all stakeholders. We believe in utilizing talents fully, sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and striving for sustainable infrastructure solutions.