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
We are seeking a Depot Operations Co-ordinator based at the Doxey depot, ST18 9LG. The role will ensure the smooth, safe, and compliant running of depot operations. You will manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, tools, and equipment used in highways maintenance, with key responsibilities including health and safety compliance, inventory management, and winter maintenance support. This role also involves acting as Fire Marshall and First Aider.
Main Responsibilities
As the Depot Operations Co-ordinator, you will oversee the efficient receipt, inspection, and recording of deliveries, managing stock levels and supporting purchasing to ensure materials, tools, and PPE are available when needed. You will be responsible for the safe storage and distribution of key inventory items such as aggregates, grit salt, fuel, signage, and consumables, while maintaining accurate stock records and managing waste disposal processes. Health and safety compliance is paramount, and you will ensure that hazardous substances are handled in line with COSHH regulations, maintain depot equipment in accordance with PUWER and LOLER standards, and carry out Fire Marshall and First Aid duties. During the winter months, you will support gritting and winter maintenance operations by coordinating grit stock, vehicle servicing, and the dispatch of gritting vehicles, while being available for on-call duties including evenings and weekends. You will also maintain a clean, organised, and safe depot environment, coordinate vehicle and plant maintenance, liaise with procurement and site teams for timely deliveries, participate in audits and inspections, and champion continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean practices to drive depot innovation and operational excellence. You will perform any other operational duties as required. Ensure all activities are undertaken with due regard for the environment, to prevent pollution, comply with legal and corporate requirements and minimise environmental impact.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years’ experience in storekeeping or logistics in highways, civil engineering, or construction. You’ll have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under pressure. A good understanding of road maintenance materials, COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER regulations is essential, along with basic computer skills. Relevant certifications such as COSHH Awareness, First Aid, and Fire Marshall training are desirable. Forklift or plant operation qualifications are a plus. You’ll be adaptable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a physically demanding depot environment, including winter maintenance duties.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary between £13.40 and £14.60 (dependent on experience and licences) - monthly paid
- 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 inclusive of bank 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
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.
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring.
We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.