Road Marking Specialist

Road Marking Specialist 2 Month Contract

Rate: 22.52 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 2 Month Contract
Location:NorthallertonHours: Full Time
Shift Pattern:

• 07:30 16:15 (8 hours with 30-minute break)
  
• 16:00 00:30 (8 hours with 30-minute break)
  

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Road Marking Specialist to join our dynamic Highways Operations team. This role is crucial in delivering road and surface marking projects across the highway network ensuring all tasks are executed safely efficiently and to the highest standards. The position involves traveling to various sites in a company vehicle to perform highway line painting operate specialized equipment and support both winter maintenance and emergency response operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in road marking operations be adept at working outdoors and possess the ability to operate specialized machinery safely within live highway environments.

Responsibilities

Road Marking Operations

• Apply permanent and temporary road markings using thermoplastic and paint materials.
  
• Conduct line painting works to meet highway specifications.
  
• Install new road markings according to approved designs.
  
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all installed markings.
  
• Remove existing road markings using approved methods.
  

Specialist Equipment Operation

• Operate specialized road marking machinery and vehicles.
  
• Use hand applicators extrusion equipment and other specialized tools.
  
• Conduct daily inspections of plant and equipment.
  
• Report any defects and maintenance needs promptly.
  
• Maintain vehicles tools and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
  

Traffic Management

• Set up maintain and dismantle temporary traffic management systems.
  
• Install traffic management measures including cones signs barriers and safety zones.
  
• Ensure compliance with Chapter 8 requirements and safe working practices.
  
• Maintain safe work zones for staff road users and the public.
  

Site Preparation & Delivery

• Prepare highway surfaces before applying road markings.
  
• Clean dry and prime surfaces as required.
  
• Ensure work sites are safe and ready for installation.
  
• Coordinate with supervisors and site representatives for efficient project delivery.
  

Record Keeping

• Accurately complete daily records.
  
• Maintain records of materials used site attendance completed works vehicle checks and health & safety documentation.
  
• Utilize both paper and electronic systems as required.
  

Winter Maintenance & Emergency Response

• Support winter maintenance operations.
  
• Assist with loading salt installing snow plough attachments hand salting snow clearance and monitoring highway hazards.
  
• Participate in emergency response and out-of-hours call-out rotas.
  

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and policies.
  
• Work safely within live highway environments.
  
• Report hazards incidents accidents and near misses.
  
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of colleagues and road users.
  
• Ensure environmental and quality standards are consistently maintained.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Experience in road marking and line marking works.
  
• Proficiency in applying thermoplastic and paint road markings.
  
• Experience with road marking equipment and specialist machinery.
  
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and site specifications.
  
• Knowledge of highway health and safety requirements.
  
• Capability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Physical fitness to undertake demanding work.
  
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours call-out and emergency response rotas.
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  

Desirable

• HGV Licence.
  
• NRSWA Accreditation.
  
• Banksman Certification.
  
• Safe Dig Training.
  
• Manual Handling Training.
  
• Abrasive Wheels Training.
  
• Emergency First Aid Qualification.
  
• Previous experience in highway maintenance or with local authorities.
  

Whats on Offer

• 22.52 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 2 Month Contract
  
• Full-Time Hours
  
• Shift Patterns: 07:3016:15 and 16:0000:30
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Company vehicle provided for site travel.
  
• Opportunity to work within a busy highways maintenance operation.
  
• Involvement in road marking traffic management winter maintenance and emergency response activities.
  

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Road Marking Specialist Line Marking Operative Highways Operative Highway Maintenance Operative Traffic Management Operative Road Worker Skilled Operative or Highways Technician.

Required Skills:

Experience Essential Demonstrable experience carrying out road marking operations. Experience applying thermoplastic and paint road markings. Experience using specialist line marking plant and equipment. Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Experience working within highway environments. Desirable Local Authority highways experience. Experience working within traffic management operations. Experience supporting winter maintenance services. Skills & Competencies Essential Strong attention to detail. Excellent awareness of highway safety requirements. Ability to problem solve and make decisions effectively. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to complete records accurately. Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office. Customer-focused approach with good public liaison skills. Working Environment Outdoor role working across the highway network. Exposure to varying weather conditions. Physically demanding work. Frequent travel to work sites in company vehicles. Day and evening shift patterns. Participation in emergency call-outs and winter maintenance rotas. Whats on Offer 22.52 per hour (Umbrella) 2 Month Contract Full-Time Hours Shift Patterns: 07:3016:15 and 16:0000:30 Bi-weekly Pay Company vehicle provided for travel to and from sites. Opportunity to work within a busy highways maintenance operation. Involvement in road marking traffic management winter maintenance and emergency response activities. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Road Marking Specialist Line Marking Operative Highways Operative Highway Maintenance Operative Traffic Management Operative Road Worker Skilled Operative or Highways Technician.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1