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Job Introduction Colas has been awarded the eight-year Maintenance & Response contract for National Highways Area 9. We deliver cyclical maintenance, reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather response and minor works in a region that has five strategically critical motorway interchange junctions as well as being at the heart of the new HS2 network. Area 9 is a critical transport hub enabling customer journeys across the UK. We are looking for Dispatchers to provide the planning and management of the work and workforce of both internal and external operations, oversee the day-to-day functions of the routine and reactive maintenance works, ensuring productivity and utilization are maximized across all operational teams. Main Responsibilities You will be responsible for responding to high level incidents within the department. You will communicate effectively to other stakeholders to ensure all incidents are dealt with efficiently, effectively and in a professional manner. You will encourage a ‘zero incident’ working practice with The National Highways Road Space Team to ensure all information supplied is accurate and within agreed time limit’s. You will be assessing incoming work and undertake risk assessments & safety checks. You will communicate programme changes and risks to the Lead Planner and adapt quickly to challenging situations. You will be responsible for reviewing traffic management proposals to ensure delays are minimalised and safety not comprised and assist in emergency response, to restore the highway back to normal running order. The Ideal Candidate You will be required to have practical experience developed from within the highways sector. A key knowledge of traffic management requirements, national highways and working under tight deadlines is essential. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual with effective communication skills, who has previous experience of working within high performing teams. A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role. About The Company 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. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met. Package Description As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: A generous pension contributionLife assurance cover (x4 basic salary)25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)Flexible working policyOpportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully fundedOngoing training and personal/professional developmentDiscounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal