Highways Operative

M4 Recruitment are working with a national 'road marking' business who are looking to add to their team in Thatcham.

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

Main duties & Responsibilities

• Drive, operate and maintain paint/thermoplastic equipment for application on parking areas, Highways, and roadways.
• Measuring and marking out of project
• 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; 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.

The Ideal Candidate.

• have a full, valid and clean UK driving licence ideally HGV (no need for CPC)
• is able to commute to and from our depot in their own transport.
• 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

This is a permanent role interviewing immediately.

M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities’ employer. Permission to place an advertisement for the above-mentioned position has been obtained by the client.