Asset Inspector

BEAR Scotland; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Asset Inspector with a forward-thinking company dedicated to road maintenance in Scotland. Join a team that spans over 506km of vital trunk roads, where you'll play a key role in ensuring public safety through regular inspections and minor repairs. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in the community and grow your career, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Generous Leave

Employee Discounts

Flexible Working

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Good computer skills for data capture and inspections.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly Safety Inspections and Patrols to identify hazards.
• Perform walked condition inspections for maintenance planning.
• Validate and update asset inventory in management systems.

Skills

Road Maintenance Experience

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Driving License

Tools

Data Capture Devices

Job description

Join to apply for the Asset Inspector role at BEAR Scotland.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotland's SE team as an Asset Inspector.

The South East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to the Scottish Borders. It includes routes such as the Edinburgh City Bypass and a large section of the M8 connecting Edinburgh to Glasgow.

Role Includes

1. Undertaking weekly driven Safety Inspections and Safety Patrols to record defects that pose hazards to the travelling public and, where safe, carrying out minor repairs.
2. Conducting walked condition inspections to visually assess asset conditions and identify defects for routine maintenance planning.
3. Performing desktop surveys and inspections to validate and update the asset inventory in the Transport Scotland Asset Management Performance System.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Previous road maintenance experience is preferable but not essential, as training and mentoring will be provided. Candidates must have good computer skills, as inspections are carried out using data capture devices syncing with Transport Scotland’s system. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is also beneficial. A full, approved driving license is essential.

Why BEAR?

BEAR Scotland manages, maintains, and improves 1962km of Scottish trunk roads, including over 2000 bridges and structures, delivering significant investment annually. We value our employees and offer a competitive salary, pension, generous leave, discounts, flexible working, and career development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fair treatment in employment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Investment Banking

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