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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.​

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)
• can work independently and within a team.
• has the right to work in the UK
• has a full, valid and clean UK driving licence
• can 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 shifts and outside of normal working hours, and is 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
• Prepping and priming surfaces
• Check 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; troubleshoot 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 operating 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:

• Full training is given with consistent support from management
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 extra annual leave days for Long Service Awarded Holidays after 3 years of service.
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Overtime Available
• Productivity Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £57,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 years of experience in Road Marking?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ in road marking (preferred)
• HGV Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road