Thermoplastic Line Marking Operative

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	22 Ebrill 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	22 Mai 2025
Lleoliad:	Manchester, M12 6LA
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75697525

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Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Contract Type: 2 x Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 06 May 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.

Qualification - Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Road Line Marking Operations or equivalent Qualification

Driving Licence– The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.

Manchester City Councils Highways Maintenance Service Department has a key role to play in the maintenance of our highway network across the city, making sure our highways are maintained to the highest standards and are safe for all road users. To achieve this, we are looking for an individual who is proactive with a get the job done safely attitude to meet this challenging role.

The role holder will need knowledge of the organisation’s relevant procedures or practices plus additional practical and procedural knowledge in order to do this job. The role holder also needs a detailed understanding of the relevant legislation related to their area of work and an outline understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of the specialist area within which this job operates, the role also requires the holder to possess detailed knowledge of some of the policies covering their technical or specialist area of responsibility. Manchester City Council has a duty to maintain the Highway network across the city, this includes the maintenance of all types of road lining.We at Highway Maintenance Services pride ourselves in providing a successful dedicated service that maintains all of the road lining within the City of Manchester.

If you are successful, you will join a highly skilled and dedicated professional workforce within our Highway Maintenance Services team.

You as the Thermoplastic Line Marking Operative will have a major role to play in maintaining the fantastic level of service we provide and build and improve our thermoplastic lining service to make it even better.

You will achieve this by using your existing knowledge and high level of experience to meet existing levels of service and drive forward continuous improvement in the service. To help you achieve the above, we will provide you with a new state of the art lining vehicle and the equipment you need to carry out your work.

For an informal discussion, please contact the Delivery Team Lead, Anthony Mirdad, on 07717505403 or Email tony.mirdad@manchester.gov.uk

to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. 

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Essential requirements for the role:  

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We would love to hear from you if you have experience of  working as a member of team, you are a go getter, not afraid to meet demanding situations head on, be a good team player and lead by example.

You will already be working as a thermoplastic line marking operative and gained extensive experience in the industry and also gained Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Road Line Marking Operations or equivalent.

You will hold a current Class 2 HGV driving licence and have considerable experience of operating a thermoplastic lining vehicle.

You must show through experience that you can comply will all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements like PPE, RPE, LEV, recognise hazards associated with the workplace like, substances, asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage and working conditions, comply with organisational policies like H&S at work act 1974, Construction design management 2015, must be an experienced operator with New Roads and Street Works Act.

Must be able to show the following: -

·Attention to detail and precision in reading and interpreting road marking plans and designs is crucial.

· Equipment Operation: Experience in operating road marking equipment and machinery is necessary.

Must have experience in preparing carriageway surfaces by washing down, sweeping and drying off using a gas double headed burner dryer before applying the following: -

·Hot applied thermoplastic antiskid surfacing.

·Continuous White Lines.

· Intermittent White Lines.

· Double White Lines.

· Various White Arrows.

· Triangles.

· Mini Roundabouts.

· Letters and numerals.

· Cycle Symbols.

· Speed Hump Warning triangles.

· Waiting Limit and Parking Place lines.

· Traverse Lines.

· Delineation of Vehicular Access lines.

· Hatching Lines.

· Markings for Speed Camera Locations.

· Waiting Restrictions. Continuous Lines) (Yellow Lines)

· Box Markings, (Yellow Lines).

· School Keep Clear, Zig-Zag Lines, Yellow Lines).

· Kerb Tabs, (Yellow).

· Installation of Various Road Studs.

· Installing Various Thermoplastic Roundels.

· Tack Coating.

· Removal of existing road markings using a high-pressure gas and air lance.

The experience below would be beneficial but is not essential:

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We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. 

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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