Plant Operative

Colas; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Crawley is looking for a Plant Operative to manage production and manufacturing tasks, including loading orders at the Rowfant processing plant and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess safety awareness and experience with Forklift Truck operations. The role offers a competitive salary of £26,000 to £29,000 along with benefits such as a pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary between £26,000 and £29,000

Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance Scheme

21 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Hybrid Working Scheme

Opportunities for fully funded Professional Qualifications

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Forklift Truck in an industrial-based role.
• Safety and environmental awareness from previous industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental objectives are met.
• Undertake the receipt of raw materials and products.
• Monitor raw materials and ensure sufficient stock levels.

Skills

Safety and environmental awareness

Forklift Truck operation

Job description

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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Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd have a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Operative to join the team. You will be responsible for production and manufacturing and be trained and experienced in forklift operations. You will work in the Rowfant processing plant loading orders from pallets to the weight of 1 tonne. Following Safety and Environmental protocol, maintaining stock levels and keeping a clean and safe environment.

Main Responsibilities

As Plant Operative, you will ensure the Company’s Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental objectives are met and procedures are followed. You will undertake the receipt of raw materials and products, and be involved in the manufacture and reprocessing of products. The Plant Operative will also monitor raw materials and ensure stock levels are sufficient for production.

This role also covers plant maintenance, good housekeeping, and undertaking supervisory duties for operatives working in the plant to cover for the Plant Manager.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have safety and environmental awareness gained from working in any industrial-based role, and will have previous experience operating a Forklift Truck.

Package Description

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

• A salary of £26,000 to £29,000 with opportunity for overtime.
• 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
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

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 prioritise 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.