Road Marking Operative

1 week ago


Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Wilson & Scott Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year


Hours:  40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, various shifts
Reporting to: Senior Operations Manager and the Operations Team
Contract: Permanent
Location: Thatcham

Job Role

As the successful candidate, you will safely perform a variety of tasks associated with the installation, removal and maintenance of thermoplastic and cold applied road traffic markings.

The Ideal Candidate

An experienced Road Marking Operative who:

has their NVQ Level 2 in Road Building – Pavement Marking (Manual Operations) and/or 2 years experience can work independently and within a team. have a full, valid and clean UK driving licence is able to commute to and from our depot in their own transport.holds a HGV licence (desirable but not essential)is hardworking, reliable, committed with a 'can do' attitude to join our team.has the flexibility to work outside of normal working hours, and able to work away from home/overnight if required


Duties & Responsibilities

Drive, operate and maintain paint/thermoplastic equipment for application on parking areas, Highways, and roadways.
Measuring and marking out of projectPrepping and priming surfacesCheck performance of the numerous components of various marking equipment including air compressor, auxiliary engines, pumps, heaters, hydraulic systems, paint/thermoplastic/air/water and hydraulic lines; trouble shoot equipment failures and report unresolved problems to assigned staff.Operate and maintain hot (200+degrees) thermoplastic equipment for the application of various pavement markings.
Operate and maintain thermal lances for the removal of thermoplastic road markings.Drive, operate and maintain line marking truck and equipment for applying hot (200+ degree) thermoplastic material.Operate and assist in the operation of vehicles, trailers, and equipment, to include backup driving operations.Perform manual labour, including the use of hand tools and operate various equipment; drive utility trucks daily; load and unload equipment supplies and materials.Assist in the installation and removal of traffic control operations.Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures.

​What we have to offer you:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidaysLong Service Awarded Holidays after 3 years service, up to 5 extra days.Workplace Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOvertime AvailableProductivity Bonus Scheme

Join the Wilson & Scott success story

Wilson and Scott Highways Ltd is a family-owned Road Marking Company based in Thatcham established in 1952. It has grown to become one of the largest Line Marking companies in the UK today. Our founders helped set the industry standards, and we continue to shape and develop initiatives that position us as the leading line marking company in the UK.​ Today, we maintain a fleet of over 100 Line Painting vehicles and plant and have a constantly expanding staff-base, as well as always investing in new technologies.

Interested?

Please apply using the 'Apply for this Job' button at the top right of this screen.
All applicants will be required to prove they have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide references.


General Information

This post with Wilson & Scott (Highways) Ltd. is a great opportunity and one of continual development. The job description above is intended as a guide to the principle duties and responsibilities of the post and complements individual objectives set in. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically, in line with service priorities and business needs. Duties may change or new duties introduced after consultation with the post holder and as the post holder gains more experience within the company.

Wilson & Scott (Highways) Ltd., is an equal opportunity employer.



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