Job Description

Road Marking Supervisor

Department: Surfacing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Codham - Brentwood

Here at Marlborough Highways we are seeking a dedicated Road Marking Supervisor to join our skilled Road Marking Division and lead teams on projects ranging from local roads to major highways.

The Road Marking Supervisor will be based in the Brentwood area (with travel across London, Essex, and surrounding regions)

As Road Marking Supervisor, you'll oversee daily operations for our road marking teams, ensuring safe, accurate, and high-quality installation of permanent and temporary thermoplastic, MMA, and other markings. You'll manage site activities, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and uphold our commitment to excellence, safety, and efficiency on highway maintenance contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise road marking gangs on site, including allocation of tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring work meets specifications and drawings.
Oversee the safe application of thermoplastic and cold-applied markings on roads, car parks, playgrounds, and highways.
Conduct site briefings, tool-box talks, and ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, Chapter 8 traffic management, and NHSS Sector 7 standards.
Liaise with clients, local authorities, project managers, and other site teams to coordinate works and resolve issues.
Manage materials, plant, and equipment; ensure correct usage and maintenance.
Carry out quality checks, record keeping, and reporting on daily progress, materials used, and any incidents.
Promote a positive safety culture and mentor team members, including operatives and trainees.
Assist with planning upcoming works and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Proven supervisory/chargehand experience in road marking highways works (thermoplastic/MMA application preferred).
Strong knowledge of road marking techniques, materials, and industry standards.
Valid UK driving licence.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Road Marking, Highways Maintenance, or similar
Supervisor/Operative tickets under NHSS Sector 7 (Road Marking).
CSCS gold card (or willing to obtain).
12D/Chapter 8 Traffic Management certification (or willingness to obtain).
Experience working on live highways, understanding of traffic management setups, and ability to work nights/weekends when required.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Commitment to health & safety, quality, and delivering work to tight deadlines.

Benefits and Our Values

Our Benefits

Access to 24/7 GP Service
Accident and Life Cover
Annual and Month Employee Awards
Training and Development Opportunities
Death in Service Cover
Private Pension
Free on site Parking
Two Paid Volunteer days per year

Our Values

We know people matter: We respect, care and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open, honest and above all fair.

We take pride in everything we do: We speak positively, deliver quality, act safely. Always.

We have spirit: We promote a positive atmosphere and energy, through inclusivity, brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.

We are bold: We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.

Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

About Marlborough Highways

Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.

We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care.

We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.

Our core services include road surfacing, reactive maintenance, highway maintenance, highway engineering, surface treatments, winter maintenance, bridge installation, structure maintenance, cliff stabilisation, gully cleansing, traffic management, street lighting, emergency call outs, road marking, and urban redevelopment.

Industry

Construction & Skilled Trades

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Chelmsford, GB

Year Founded

1992

Website

marlboroughhighways.co.uk

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