Road Marking Specialist

Job Description

Business Area
Operations
Post Title
Road Marking Specialist
Grade
6
Reports To
Supervisor
Date of Issue
Feb 2026
Job Purpose

The postholder will undertake road marking and surface marking works on the highway network safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. The post holder will operate specialist road marking vehicles and equipment in accordance with NYHighways’ policies, client specifications, and statutory requirements, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of road marking operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Apply permanent and temporary road markings using thermoplastic and paint materials.

2. Operate road marking machinery, including hand applicators and mechanical extrusion systems.

3. Prepare work areas by cleaning, drying, and priming surfaces prior to marking.

4. Set out works in accordance with design drawings, standards, and site instructions.

5. Install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management (cones, barriers, signs) in line with Chapter 8 requirements.

6. Undertake line removal operations using approved techniques.

7. Complete daily vehicle and plant checks, reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.

8. Maintain accurate records of work completed, including materials used and time on site.

9. Ensure all works comply with relevant safety, environmental, and quality management procedures.

10. Liaise with supervisors, team members, and site representatives to ensure efficient project delivery.

11. Maintain vehicles, plant, and tools in a clean, serviceable condition.

12. Always represent NYHighways in a professional manner.

13. Undertake tasks to support delivery of the Winter Maintenance service, including but not limited to; installing plough attachments, loading salt onto vehicles, acting as Banksman, map reading assistance, monitoring obstructions/hazards on the highway and alert the Winter Driver to these, hand salting and snow clearance.

14. Participate in an out of hours call out Rota to respond to emergencies and winter maintenance activities. Work in line with all NY Highways policies and procedures and be aware of the obligations for employees under these.

15. Behave according to the Employee Code of Conduct and be aware of employee responsibilities under the Code.
16. Behave according to the Behaviors Framework.

17. Comply with health and safety policies, organizational statements and procedures, report any incidents / accidents / hazards and take a pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect oneself and others.
18. Undertake any other duties of a similar nature that may be required from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Criteria No
Criteria Description
Essential (E)
Desirable (D)
Qualifications & Education

To be trained in the below or, willingness to undertake training once in post:
· Banksman
· Manual Handling
· Abrasive Wheels
· Safe dig
· Emergency First Aid
E

Current driving license
E

HGV license

D

NRSWA

D
Knowledge & Experience

Demonstrable experience in road marking operations, including new installations of road markings to Highways specifications and interpreting designs and technical drawings.
E

Demonstrable experience in the use of all plant and equipment involved in line marking operations.
E

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements relevant to highways work.
E

Skills

Able to problem solve and make evidence-based decisions related to traffic management
E

Developed communication skills to influence, persuade and motivate others
E

Able to operate using initiative to make decisions within agreed procedures
E

Able to accurately complete record sheets, paper or electronic
E

Ability to work collaboratively with employees and other stakeholders
E

To understand and be responsible for own safety, plus that of those around them
E

IT literate with the ability to use MS Office packages such as Word and Excel
E

Personal Attributes

Able to work as part of a team
E

Flexible approach to working time arrangements
E

Willing to undertake training relevant to the role
E

Customer focused with communication skills to ensure effective resident and public liaison
E

Other Requirements

Able to work as part of an out of hours call out rota, including evenings, during the night/early morning,
weekends, bank holidays (unsocial hours)
E

Able to undertake the physical requirements of the post
E

Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
E

Able to respond to call outs at short notice
E

OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL

This will be working to NY Highways pay grades: Grade 6
The shift times will be as follows –

07:30 – 16:15 (8hrs – 30mins break)

16:00 – 00:30 (8hrs – 30mins break)


* Traveling to and from site in a company vehicle, you will provide line painting, applying thermoplastic and paint road markings to the highway network
* Operating specialist road marking equipment and vehicles
* Setting up traffic management and safe work zones
* Supporting winter maintenance and emergency response