About us
WJ Group is the UK’s leading specialist road marking business. Experts in installation and removal of permanent and temporary road markings, road studs, high friction and coloured surfacing, asphalt repair, surface retexturing and TASCAR average speed cameras. People, client and supplier relationships are our strength and together we have evolved WJ into the most successful innovator, manufacturer and provider of award winning products and services in our sector. We consistently provide high standards nationally whilst ensuring delivery of unrivalled local services from strategically located UK depots.
We have opportunities throughout the UK and the main depots we are located at are:
South: Milton Keynes, Croydon and Braintree
South West: Wellington, Gloucester
North: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Elland and Airdrie
Are you an experienced Road Marking Operative looking to work in an award-winning organisation?
WJ Group is the market leader in highways safety, marking and maintenance in the UK, and we are on an exciting and ambitious growth journey of which you could be an essential part.
Founded in 1987, we are the most successful innovator in the road marking and highways safety sector. As a nationally trusted specialist for high-speed strategic road networks, local authorities, and off-highways, we are now a +£90m turnover organisation with operational depots across the UK delivering road marking, temporary works, road studs, Safety Surfacing, Retexturing, Industrial Surface Preparation, Marine surface coatings and ITS solutions on most of the UK's road networks. We also have our own in-house product manufacturing and engineering divisions.
Our business culture reflects our "Think Exceptional" mantra, one in which we believe that every employee can make a difference. We want our teams to feel trusted, supported, empowered, and motivated to think, act and be exceptional. We are passionate about delivering that for our people, our client partners, and our planet to support our vision of creating safe, sustainable journeys for everyone. We are a company that cares, and we take a proactive approach to our impact both our environment and by giving back to the communities around us.
About the role: This is a Full-Time role based at our Milton Keynes depot. As part of our Operations Team, you will work with our Operations Manager to safely deliver road markings across a number of our local authority and National Highways contracts to meet our customers’ expectations of a high-quality service.
Due to the requirements of our customers, and to meet their expectations, this role will involve a variety of shift patterns. We would work with you to understand which shift patterns suit you and can offer flexibility to suit both you and the company. Due to this you are offered competitive:
· Overtime · Shift allowances · Bonuses
About you: You are an experienced Road marking Operative who takes pride in their work, you are approachable and personable, you take pride in your work, and can communicate well at all levels with our teams, managers, customers and the general public. You work well in a team and remain alert and conscious of your surroundings at all times, which is critical to ensure the safety of you and those around you.
Skills and Qualifications:
· NVQ Level 2 in Road marking application
· Proven experience in working in highway and off highway works.
· Excellent communication and organisational skills
· Excellent time management skills
· Have the ability to work in a fast moving and challenging environment
· Ability to self-motivate and work alone, or collaboratively as part of a team.
· Have the ability to travel and hold a current UK driving licence*
· * If you are successful with your application a driving licence check will be carried out pre-employment.
What's in it for you? If you want to be part of our growing business and work with a team that supports you and enables you to drive your ideas forward, we will reward you with:
- A monthly productivity bonus scheme
- Pension
- Complete on-the-job training to gain insight into WJ's processes and procedures
- Opportunity for training with our Operational training team including LGV Licence (subject to a learning agreement), relevant role NVQ, ADR Licence, 12DT1 Traffic Management, Forklift and all other Health & Safety training.
- An opportunity to be part of our industry-leading team
- Good career prospects with a wide variety of departments and job roles across the business
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
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