Highway Maintenance Operative with HGV

BEAR Scotland Limited; Melrose; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with 6% employer match

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited is seeking Highway Maintenance Operatives with an HGV licence to join our South East UK operations. You will report to the Operations Supervisor and Manager, supporting traffic management and general maintenance tasks to keep trunk roads moving.

The role is full-time with standby rota and overtime, requiring readiness to respond within 30 minutes of call-out and to work in outdoor conditions across diverse sites in Scotland. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Class 2 Licence essential.
• Experience in Roadworks preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Commitment to Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers).
• Drainage works, excavation, pipe laying, kerb laying, scrub cutting.
• Installation and fixing of temporary/permanent road furniture.
• Operation of power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Driving vehicles including those with simple attachments.
• Maintaining health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.
• Participating in winter standby rota and duties.
• Winter maintenance duties including gritter fitting and operation.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Class 2 Licence

Roadworks experience

Safety awareness

Outdoor work ability

Tools

Plant operation certs

Traffic management certs

Health & safety certs

Job description

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Competitive Hourly Rate. Role includes Standby, Overtime and Nightshift

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Charlesfield

Job Category:

Operations - Highway Maintenance Operative with HGV

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

South East

Job Introduction

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.

The South East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. Trunk roads in the South East range from the major multi-lane motorways across the central belt to roads through villages in the borders.

We have vacancies for Highway Maintenance Operatives with a HGV Licence to join our existing operations team. The Highway Maintenance Operative will report to Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager and will be responsible to help keeping Scotland moving.

This is a full-time role with Standby Rota and Overtime available.

Responsibilities and Activities

• The erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers).
• Drainage works, excavation, pipe laying, kerb laying, scrub cutting.
• Installation and fixing of temporary/permanent road furniture.
• Operation of power tools, small plant and machinery, specifically landscaping equipment
• Driving vehicles including those with simple attachments
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.
• Participating in our winter response service on a standby rota basis.
• Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and blade, driving gritter and spread salt by hand if required.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates must be able to reach the depot within 30 minutes of being called out. This is essential to ensure timely response to operational needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Class 2 Licence is essential
• Previous Experience in Roadworks or similar construction environment is desirable
• Willingness to undertake training and achieve competency across key aspects of the role
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety Regulations and a Commitment to safe working practices
• Ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions
• Experience operating small plant machinery and equipment
• Possession of relevant certifications in plant operation, traffic management, & Health & Safety is highly desirable.

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people - talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.

If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
• Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.