Edinburgh - Scotland

Newcastle upon Tyne - England

Fastlane Roadmarkings are continually looking to hear from personnel who can add both expertise and value to our company.

We encourage enquiries from experienced road marking operatives (operative, lead operative, foreperson, supervisor), and experienced road marking sales estimators.

If you thrive in a demanding, fast‑paced, growth environment; where attitude, attention to detail and customer focus are highly rewarded, send your CV and covering letter to careers@fastlaneroadmarkings.co.uk

Why join Fastlane?

• High standards, high rewards: We recognise and reward people who deliver safety, quality, and pace; with pride in their work.
• Customer focus: You’ll be part of a team trusted to work on busy sites where professionalism and excellent communication with clients is essential.
• Variety of work: We provide a wide range of line markings services, to a wide range of customers.
• Real progression: Clear routes into lead operative, foreperson, supervisor and sales roles.
• Training & Development: Ongoing upskilling (e.g. NVQ, SSSTS/SMSTS/IOSH, first aid, plant & equipment).
• Modern kit: Well-maintained vehicles, materials and equipment so you can do your best work.
• Local, regional & national work: Operating across the whole of Scotland from our Edinburgh & Glasgow depots, and the North of England from our Newcastle depot.

What you'll do

• Work safely at all times: on live carriageways, active car parks and busy commercial and industrial sites, your safety and that of your colleagues, clients and the public is always the priority.
• Follow all RAMS, site instructions and Fastlane's safety procedures without exception, whilst maintaining a Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) mindset throughout every shift; conditions change, and you'll stay alert to them.
• Deliver high-quality road and car-park markings (hot applied thermoplastic, MMA, paints).
• Set out works from drawings, RAMS and site instructions.
• Operate and maintain plant, pre-heaters and associated equipment.
• Complete shifts safely, efficiently and to specification; sometimes working evenings, nights and weekends, to minimise client disruption.
• Interact professionally with site managers, clients and the public, representing Fastlane with courtesy and dignity at all times.
• Maintain accurate project, site and photographic records for quality assurance.

What we look for

• Proven experience as a road marking operative (highways, car parks or civils).
• Excellent customer service skills – able to communicate clearly and politely with clients and the public.
• A can-do attitude, calm under pressure, and pride in finish and accuracy.
• Strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards.
• Comfortable with early starts, late nights, weekend working, and nights away with travel across the UK when required.
• Full, Clean Class B UK driving licence.
• Own Reliable transport to our Edinburgh Mayfield EH22 4AD or Newcastle Benton NE12 9SA Operational Yards, due to varying start and finishing times.
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Helpful tickets/qualifications (nice to have - not essential)

• CSCS
• NVQ L2 Roadbuilding/Marking
• LANTRA
• SSSTS
• SMSTS
• IOSH
• New Roads and Street Works Act [NRSWA] S1/O1 S.L.G
• Traffic Management (TMF/12D/12A/B)
• First Aid
• Manual Handling

What we offer

• Competitive pay with overtime premiums.
• Performance bonuses tied to quality, safety and customer feedback.
• Paid training and qualifications; genuine career progression.
• Quality PPE and equipment; strong safety culture.
• Work with a growing business where your impact is visible and valued.

How to register your interest

Send your enquiry email to the address below; we review strong applications even when no live role is posted.

Please include in your enquiry:

• Summary of your job history and experience - make sure its all up to date
• Details of Tickets/qualifications held
• Driving licence - clean status
• Own reliable transport to our depot
• Your willingness to travel / work away overnight
• Typical availability (days/nights/weekends/full-time/part-time)
• Where you are based (within 30 mins commute of our Edinburgh EH22 4AD or Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SA operational yards)

Email: careers@fastlaneroadmarkings.co.uk

Equal opportunities

Fastlane Road Markings is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.

Fastlane is a veteran-friendly employer. Veterans lead at the heart of our teams in Scotland and Newcastle. We know from direct experience that the discipline, safety awareness and team ethic that service instils makes veterans exceptional team members. Applications from veterans are actively encouraged.

Data privacy

By emailing us, you consent to us holding your details for recruitment purposes. We keep speculative applications for up to 12 months; you can ask us to remove your data at any time, by emailing us on the same address.