Highway Maintenance Operative

BEAR Scotland; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in road maintenance is seeking dedicated Highway Maintenance Operatives to join their team. This role offers a chance to work on vital trunk roads, ensuring safety and efficiency across Scotland's busy routes. You'll be involved in various tasks from erecting signs to operating machinery, all while adhering to health and safety standards. The company values its employees and provides a competitive salary, generous leave, and numerous perks including a pension scheme and development opportunities. Join a team that empowers you to grow and succeed in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension and Life Assurance

Up to 34 Days Annual Leave

Charity Support Days

Shopping Discounts and Cashback

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Development and Progression Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in roadwork and maintenance operations is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety rules is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various road maintenance operations including drainage and patching.
• Participate in winter maintenance duties and standby rota.

Skills

Roadwork Experience

Health and Safety Knowledge

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Driving License (LGV Class C)

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

LGV Class 2 Licence (HGV2)

Health and Safety Tickets

Tools

Power Tools

Small Plant Machinery

Job description

Opportunities have arisen in the South East for Highway Maintenance Operatives.

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, as well as a large section of the M8 connecting Edinburgh to Glasgow.

Preferably you should be an experienced roadworker with the necessary skills to carry out various road maintenance operations; training can be provided if necessary. Ideally, you should have an LGV Class 2 Licence (HGV2) and be prepared to participate in our winter and emergency response service on a standby rota basis.

Responsibilities and Activities

1. The erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers).
2. Hot material patching by hand.
3. Drainage works, excavation, pipe laying, kerb laying, scrub cutting.
4. Installation and fixing of temporary/permanent road furniture.
5. Operation of power tools, small plant, and machinery.
6. Driving vehicles including those with simple attachments such as tractors.
7. Prepare written returns including fault report details.
8. Provide support for specialist roadworkers.
9. Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues, and yourself.
10. Participating in standby and winter maintenance rota.
11. Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and plough, operating winter maintenance vehicles and footway tractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. There is a requirement to undertake training and to achieve competence in aspects of the job.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and procedures.
3. Physically fit for working in sometimes arduous conditions.
4. Experience of using small plant.
5. Holding tickets for plant, traffic management, and Health and Safety is an advantage.
6. Full UK driving license preferably at LGV Class C level.
7. Experience of working to tight deadlines and working under pressure.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team.

Why BEAR?

BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains, and improves 1962km of Scottish trunk road, including over 2000 bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. That means delivering £million 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 support your charity of your 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.