Bridge Maintenance Supervisor South Queensferry

BEAR Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading firm in road maintenance, where you can join a dedicated Maintenance Team responsible for iconic structures like the Queensferry Crossing. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a multi-trade team, ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and safety. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, pension, and development opportunities. If you are passionate about infrastructure and looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension and Life Assurance

Up to 34 Days Annual Leave

Additional Leave Purchase

Paid Charity Days

Shopping Discounts and Cashback

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Development and Progression Plan

Qualifications

• HNC in engineering discipline preferred.
• Must be able to work to strict deadlines and manage health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-trade team on maintenance activities on major bridges.
• Supervise technicians and manage health & safety.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Management

Commercial Awareness

Word/Excel Proficiency

Work at Height

Confined Space Training

Industrial Painting or Welding

Education

HNC in Engineering Discipline

Tools

Timesheet Administration

Health & Safety Documentation

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotland’s Maintenance Team, looking after some of Scotland’s most iconic structures including the Queensferry Crossing.

Based in our Queensferry depot and reporting into the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will carry out supervision of a multi-trade team to deliver cyclic maintenance and any associated tasks relating to the maintenance team. It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have an industrial painting or welding bias.

Role includes:

1. Lead multi-trade team on maintenance activities on major bridges
2. Supervise Technicians
3. Administration of records – timesheets, scheme files etc.
4. Manage team Health & Safety
5. Work to cyclic maintenance programme
6. Produce job/project estimates
7. Carry out inspections of completed works
8. Produce and review Health & Safety documentation
9. Lead Rescue Team
10. Flexibility to lead nightshift works as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. HNC in engineering discipline preferred
2. Must be able to work to strict deadlines
3. Must be competent in Word/Excel
4. Commercially aware
5. Work at Height
6. Confined Space
7. A fully approved UK driving licence

Why BEAR?

BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains and improves thousands of kilometres of Scottish trunk road including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. That means delivering £millions investment on road maintenance and improvement every year.

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer:

1. A tailored, competitive salary
2. Pension and life assurance
3. Up to 34 days annual leave per year
4. Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice
5. 2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of choice
6. BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback
7. Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
8. Cycle to Work Scheme
9. Flexible/Hybrid working
10. Development and progression plan

Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

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