Highway Maintenance Operative with HGV Licence

BEAR Scotland Limited; Stoneyetts; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer match

Annual leave purchase option

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

BEAR Scotland Limited is seeking a Highway Maintenance Operative with an HGV licence to join our Scotland-wide teams. This on-site role involves 40 hours per week with days and nights, including overtime and winter rota responsibilities.

You will support drainage, road furniture installation, and plant operation, ensuring safety for the public and colleagues. Requirements include a full UK driving licence, Class 2 licence, and a willingness to train and work in demanding outdoor conditions.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work suitability

Health & Safety awareness

Training willingness

Small plant operation

Driving competency

Educación

Full UK Driving Licence

Class 2 Licence

Descripción del empleo

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Highway Maintenance Operative with HGV Licence

Job Reference bearscotland/TP/1936/45

Contract Type:

Full Time

This role includes Overtime, Nightshift and Standby Rota

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Chryston

Job Category:

Operations - Highway Maintenance Operative with HGV

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

M80

Job Introduction

Location: Chryston
Category:Operations / Highway Maintenance / HGV Driver
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Working Pattern:40 hours per week / Dayshift & Nightshift / Overtime & On Call Winter Rota
Working Style: On Site

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.