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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.

Purpose of the role At Colas Group, our global network of bitumen terminals and fleet of ships play a crucial role in securing the vital raw materials for our operations. As a subsidiary of Colas, Continental Bitumen operates a cutting-edge bitumen terminal and blending facility in Avonmouth, UK. Currently, we are seeking an Assistant Terminal Manager to join our team.

Main Responsibilities In this production maintenance role, you will work closely with the Terminal Manager to oversee all operational aspects, ensuring strict adherence to QHSSE protocols and regulations. Your responsibilities will include managing the team of operators and contractors in a production and maintenance environment, focusing on meeting customer requirements and achieving key business objectives such as QHSSE compliance, cost efficiency, volume targets, and overall customer and staff satisfaction.

Additionally, you will be involved in coordinating the import and export of bitumen via both ships and trucks, guaranteeing safe storage, handling, and dispatch of the product. Supervising site maintenance, managing inventory and resources, and scheduling maintenance activities will also be part of your duties. Effective communication with third-party suppliers, contractors, and port authorities, along with overseeing people management and IT systems, will be essential components of this role.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position should possess an Engineering qualification, along with a minimum of 2 years production maintenance and leadership experience. A Health and Safety certification or relevant experience in a regulated workplace is required, as well as a valid UK driving license for accessibility to the site.

Join us in this challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to the efficient operations and continued success of our Avonmouth facility.

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

•             A salary of £43,000 - £50,000 per annum

•             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