Ganger
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Colas is seeking an experienced Ganger to lead night highways maintenance at Strensham Depot on the eight-year National Highways Area 9 contract, covering 2,300 miles of the Strategic Road Network in the Midlands. The role prioritises safety, incident response and winter operations, guiding on-site teams and delivering high quality work. The package includes £16.89 per hour, monthly salary, overtime, up to 10% pension, and 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. To win the role, showcase maintenance leadership, CSCS Level D, SSSTS, Highways Passport E, a driving licence, and strong HSE knowledge, and tailor your CV to toolbox talks, safety audits, collaboration with planners and subcontractors, plus readiness for nights and incidents.
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
Colas are responsible for the eight-year Maintenance & Response contract for National Highways Area 9, covering around 2,300 miles of the Strategic Road Network across the Midlands region.
We’re looking for an experienced Ganger based at our Strensham Depot, WR8 9LJ to lead highways maintenance and ZRT teams, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This role is mainly night shifts, although some rotation may be required. You’ll play a key role in maintaining vital transport routes and supporting incident response, severe weather operations, and minor works across a critical UK transport network.
Strensham | Predominantly Night Shifts | £16.89 per hour
✔ Monthly paid salary
✔ Addtional rated paid for overtime and shift patterns
✔ Up to 10% combined pension contributions
✔ 21 days holiday + bank holidays
Main Responsibilities
As a Ganger your duties will include but not be limited to the following:
• Leading and motivating operational teams on-site
• Delivering daily briefings and allocating work
• Ensuring all health & safety documentation is completed correctly
• Supporting incident response and winter maintenance activities
• Carrying out toolbox talks and site safety audits
• Working closely with planners, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Promoting a strong safety-first culture across all operations
Ideal Candidate
As a Ganger, we are looking for:
✔ Highways maintenance experience
✔ Team leadership/supervisory experience
✔ Highways Passport (E)
✔ CSCS Level D
✔ SSSTS qualification
✔ Full UK Driving Licence
✔ Strong understanding of health & safety and highways legislation
✔ Good communication and decision-making skills
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 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
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.