Careers

Due to commercial growth, we are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Manager to join a professional and respected earthworks company in Ripley, Derbyshire. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Monitoring project commercial performance, seeking opportunities to increase value through change and mitigate risk to ensure successful financial outcomes.
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day scheduling of site technicians to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Provide geotechnical expertise and guidance during the Tender and Construction phases of all reports including detailed ground investigation/specification reviews and estimating in the tender phase.
• Oversee the production of Earthwork Strategies in line with client specifications.
• To review geotechnical results to ensure performance specification and frequencies are achieved on all projects.
• Produce validation reports following project completion.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Support throughout the project, including pre-construction, procurement, construction, post-construction.

Requirements: 

• Ability to direct a team of earthworks testing operatives on site and complete work to the required standards and on time.
• Manage a team of Geotechnical engineers.
• Manage the commercial performance of testing on projects.
• Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work in a methodical and calm manner whilst under pressure. 
• Good attention to detail. 
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual. 
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic. 

Experience: 

• Previous experience in managing geotechnical projects (required).
• Management of geotechnical and chemical data.

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full Driving License
• CSCS Card (desirable)
• SSSTS (desirable)

Job Types: 

• Full-time, Permanent

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday

Expected Hours: 

• No less than 40 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme
• Company Healthcare Package (after 6 months’ probation) 

Work Location:  

• Office based, Ripley, Derbyshire
• Regular Nationwide travel to sites

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Geotechnical Manager

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page, quoting the job reference and your salary expectations.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Collins Transport has an exciting opportunity to be part of an ever-growing business. The role will be delivering our products across the UK, whilst providing excellent customer service and supporting the wider group.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Safe and efficient delivery of goods.
• Carry out necessary vehicle checks, to ensure they are safe to operate.
• Compliance with legislation-driver hours, highway regulations.
• Maintenance of mandatory driver/vehicle records.
• Vehicle security including equipment.
• Always wearing correct PPE.
• Keeping truck clean and well-maintained.

Requirements 

• Time management/ability to work under pressure.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Flexible.
• Effective communication skills.

Experience 

• Tipper driving experience is an advantage (preferred but not essential).

Licence/Certification:  

• Class 1 & 2 License.
• Valid Certificate of Professional Competence CPC.

Job Types: 

• Full-time, Permanent

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional Weekend Availability

Expected Hours: 

• 40-60 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme
• New fleet, always upgrading, with in house maintenance
• Driver assessment, eye checks and health checks will be carried out
• CPC training (1 course a year) is provided
• FORS Courses and E- learning are provided

Work Location:  

• HQ, Ripley
• Regular Nationwide travel to sites

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• HGV Class 1 & 2 Tipper Driver

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

With our ever-expanding growth, we are looking for two volumetric mixer drivers to carry out duties within our ready-mix concrete division.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Driving to multiple customer sites on a daily basis, ranging from DIY customers to major construction sites
• Dealing with customers in a professional manner
• Batching and mixing concrete using the volumetric mixer mounted on the truck
• Safely loading the truck with a front-end loader
• Using a PDA to issue receipts
• In house pre-cast production

Requirements 

• Have an HGV Class 2 Licence
• Have a Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card
• Be customer focused
• Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated
• Have a great work ethic and enjoy the construction industry

Experience 

• Preferred but not essential as full training will be given

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full UK Driving Licence
• Npors OR CSCS Telehandler (Desirable)
• CSCS Card (desirable)

Job Types: 

• Full-time

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional Weekend Availability
• Occasional Nights Out
• Night Work

Expected Hours: 

• Minimum 40 hours per week 

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training

Work Location:  

• Based at Ripley DE5 3QL

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Volumetric Mixer Driver

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page or email dave@collinsconcrete.co.uk with your CV and salary expectations.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Due to continual growth, we’re seeking Stabilisation Operators to join our sister company EnviroTrac in Ripley, Derbyshire.  

Positions Required:

• Wirtgen Operatives
• Self-propel Spreader Operatives
• Tractor and Spreader Operatives
• Tractor and Vac Tank Operatives
• Tractor and Integrated Mixers Operatives

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Safe operation of plant machinery to complete tasks.
• Daily inspections to carry out maintenance on plant machinery.
• Accurate completion of weekly timesheets.
• Follow all company and site Health & Safety regulations.
• Wear relevant PPE in the correct manner (this is provided).
• Represent Collins and EnviroTrac to the highest standard.

Requirements: 

• Ability to operate within a team or on their own.
• Complete work to the required standards and on time. 
• Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work in a methodical and calm manner whilst under pressure. 
• Good attention to detail. 
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual. 
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic. 

Experience: 

• Ideally experience with tractors and any kind of stabilisation (preferred but not essential as training and tickets will be provided)

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full Driving License
• Any pictures and or videos of plant being operated

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Availability
• Occasional Working Away is a Requirement

Expected Hours: 

• Basic minimum 40 weeks with regular overtime available

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Company van (depending on experience)
• Fuel card (if van provided)
• Overtime Opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Healthcare Programme

Work Location:  

• Site based, Nationwide

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Stabilisation Operative

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

With further fleet expansion planned for the coming year, we’re looking to recruit an experienced commercial Tyre Technician to join our HGV Transport division based at our Ripley site.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Ensure our fleet of vehicles surpass legal requirements.
• Periodic fleet checks.
• Fitment of new and part-worn tyres using our in-house tyre machine.
• Proactive approach ensuring built-up tyres are in stock and readily available.
• Maximise tyre life through tyre position rotation.
• Carry out minor puncture repairs and identify major repairs were required.
• Manage stock levels with the Workshop Manager.
• Input data to our tyre pressure monitoring system.
• Generate job cards for each job carried out on our easy-to-use digital system.
• Attend punctures with built up wheels for quick turnaround.

Requirements 

• In this role you should be able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Good organisational skills.
• You will be highly motivated with a positive can-do attitude to get the job done to the highest standards.
• Adhering to our wheel change policies and working within Health & Safety guidelines at all times.

Experience 

• At least 12 months tyre fitting experience.
• Split rim experience is advantageous but not essential.

Licence/Certification:  

• A valid full UK driving license.
• City & Guilds / equivalent training certificates to support this position.
• Additional trade qualifications may be beneficial.

Job Types: 

• Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 

• Circa £40K depending on experience plus overtime.

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday
• Every other Saturday morning

Expected Hours: 

• Minimum 40 hours per week plus every other Saturday morning

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half after 40 hours basic
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE
• Training

Work Location:  

• Based at Ripley DE5 3QL

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Commercial Tyre Technician

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Due to continued growth within our transport division, we’re recruiting additional experienced HGV technicians to join the teams at our Ripley and Kirkby workshops.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Completing OLI Inspection and completion of legal supporting paperwork.
• MOT preparation and presentation of classes 2 and 1 vehicles.
• Utilise computer-based diagnostic equipment for vehicle diagnosis.
• Focus on quality first-time on time repairs.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns / onsite repairs and servicing as and when required.

Requirements 

• In this role you should be able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• You will be highly motivated with a positive can-do attitude to get the job done to the highest dealership standards.
• Experience is essential for this position, working on modern heavy commercial vehicles and trailers, knowledge in electrics and hydraulics is advantageous.
• Adhering to our policies and working within Health & Safety guidelines at all times.

Experience 

• Previous experience is essential for this position.

Licence/Certification:  

• Qualifications required City & Guilds part 1 and 2 / BTEC or equivalent practical experience within the commercial vehicle industry.
• Irtec Licence.
• A valid full UK driving license.
• HGV class 1 / C+E Driver’s License is advantageous but not essential.

Job Types: 

• Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 

• Competitive rates of pay plus overtime/shift bonus

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Shift work morning and afternoons
• Monday to Friday
• Every other Saturday morning

Expected Hours: 

• Minimum 40 hours per week plus every other Saturday morning

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Overtime Opportunities paid at time and a half after 40 hours basic
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE
• Training
• Health Assured Programme

Work Location:  

• Based at Ripley DE5 3QL

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• HGV & Trailer Technician

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Regular stock taking
• Collection of parts from suppliers
• ‘Picking’ parts from shelving and labelling for jobs
• Unloading delivery vehicles
• Keeping stores tidy
• Identifying, sourcing and ordering of parts

Requirements:

• Clean full driving license
• Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work methodically and calmly whilst under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic

Experience: 

• Ideally, 2yrs experience in identifying, sourcing and ordering of parts for various plant machinery

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full Driving Licence

Job Type:

• Full-time, Permanent

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start for the right candidate

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 7.00am -17.30pm
• Occasional weekends

Expected Hours: 

• 50 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme

Work Location:  

• Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3QL

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Parts Assistant

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page or email office@collinsplantsales.co.uk with your CV and salary expectations.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Looking after the day to day running of site
• Able to coordinate and communicate with other trades on site
• Attending pre, progress and post site meetings
• Ensuring site set up complies with CDM regulations
• Liaising with higher management, the Health & Safety team, commercial team and clients.
• Ensuring that work is being completed efficiently and safely

Experience: 

• Experience in all aspects of demolition from strip out to high reach Demolition (required)

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full Driving License
• Must hold all relevant qualifications including CCDO Gold Card/Black Card
• First Aid Training (preferred but not essential)

Potential Start Date: 

• Immediate start

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Availability
• Occasional Working Away is a Requirement

Expected Hours: 

• No less than 40 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme

Work Location:  

• Site based, Nationwide

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Demolition Site Manager

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page or email d.murphy@collinsdemolition.co.uk with your CV and salary expectations.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Due to increased workload, Collins Demolition is actively recruiting for Demolition Excavator Operators.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Maintaining plant machinery and reporting any faults.
• Good communication skills and can follow instructions from upper management.
• Knowledge and experience of the demolition industry.

Requirements 

• Appropriate and in date training qualifications.
• Full driving license.
• Willing to work away.
• Ability to co-ordinate with others on site.

Experience 

• Demolition experience (required).
• Ability to use various demolition plant attachments.

Licence/Certification:  

• D90 (essential)
• CAT A&B (preferred)
• CCDO (preferred)

Job Types: 

• Full time (6 months’ probation)

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday
• Out of hours working if needed
• Occasional weekend availability

Expected Hours: 

• No less than 40 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme

Work Location:  

• Site based, nationwide

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Demolition Plant Operator

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page or email d.murphy@collinsdemolition.co.uk with your CV and salary expectations.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Asbestos Removals Operative

Due to continual growth, we’re seeking both new and experienced removal operatives to join a professional and respected asbestos removal company in Ripley, Derbyshire.  

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• To carry out the removal of all types of asbestos from both licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal projects.  
• To carry out duties as requested by the supervisor and management team, in line with the risk, method statements, and HSE legislation.  

Requirements 

• Candidates must be able to work efficiently within a team and be comfortable wearing asbestos PPE, including masks, for extended periods of time.  
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual. 
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic. 

In return, we offer an excellent salary, plus overtime at time and a half and double time after contracted hours are worked, along with 28 days as standard inclusive of Bank Holidays.  

Full training will be given to the right candidates, plus regular training and additional courses. 

Candidates will become eligible to receive a company healthcare package after successfully completing a specified period of service. 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent  

Expected Hours: No less than 40 hours per week  

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay 
• Company van (depending on duties) 
• Fuel card (depending on duties) 
• Overtime Opportunities 
• Government Company Pension 
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) 
• Uniform 
• Training 
• Company Healthcare Package 

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday  
• Occasional Weekend Availability  

Experience:  

• Asbestos Training (preferred but not essential) 

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full Driving Licence (preferred but not essential) 

Work Location:  

• Site based, Nationwide 

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Asbestos Removal Operative 

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page or email d.murphy@collinsdemolition.co.uk with your CV and salary expectations.

 Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Due to continual growth, we’re seeking an experienced licensed Asbestos Removal
Supervisor to join a professional and respected asbestos removal company in Ripley,
Derbyshire.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• To carry out the removal of all types of asbestos from both licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal projects.
• To carry out duties in line with the risk, method statements, and HSE legislation.
• To organise, supervise and work alongside asbestos removal operatives, ensuring works are being carried out as prescribed in the POW, to a high standard and in line with the programme.
• To coordinate and communicate with other site operations to ensure the smooth running of all elements of work on site.
• To carry out and record pre-use, daily & weekly inspections and checks, including RPE inspections and Plant, tools, and equipment checks.
• To record inspections and keep detailed daily site records.
• Communicate on a daily basis with the Contract Manager and Demolition Site Manager about any issues relating to the works on-site.
• Carry out enclosure checks as the works progress and carry out Supervisor visual inspections upon completion of the removal works in advance of handing the enclosure over to the asbestos analyst.
• Responsible for all plant, tools, and equipment. Making sure items are transported correctly to the site and then de-contaminated and transported correctly back to the stores or to the next site.
• To assist in other site works and operations as and when required.

Requirements 

• Ability to direct a team of asbestos removal operatives on site and complete work to
  the required standards and on time.
• Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work in a
  methodical and calm manner whilst under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual.
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic.

In return, we offer an excellent salary, plus overtime at time and a half and double time after contracted hours are worked, along with 28 days as standard inclusive of Bank Holidays. Full training will be given to the right candidates, plus regular training and additional courses. Candidates will become eligible to receive a company healthcare package after successfully completing a specified period of service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent  

Expected Hours: No less than 40 hours per week  

Benefits: 

• Competitive pay 
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Overtime Opportunities 
• Government Company Pension 
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) 
• Uniform 
• Training 
• Company Healthcare Package 

Schedule:  

• Monday to Friday  
• Occasional Weekend Availability  

Experience:  

•  Asbestos Removal Supervisor Training: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:  

• Clean Full Driving Licence
• Full Asbestos Removal Supervisor training (in-date)
• Asbestos Medical Certificate (in-date)
• Full Face Fits full and half face mask (in-date)
• Details of experience of working on demolition/asbestos removal sites, (Must have checkable references).
• CSCS Card (desirable)

Work Location:  

• Site based, Nationwide 
• Regular Nationwide travel to sites

Job Reference upon enquiry: 

• Asbestos Removal Supervisor

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit your interest via the form at the bottom of this careers page or email d.murphy@collinsdemolition.co.uk with your CV and salary expectations.

 Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.