Highway Maintenance Operatives – Queensferry/Bonnyrigg/St Boswells/Eyemouth/Lochgelly

BEAR Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking Highway Maintenance Operatives for various locations including Melrose. Ideal candidates will have a LGV Class 2 License and the ability to carry out road maintenance tasks. The role includes participation in winter and emergency responses, ensuring the safety of the public and colleagues. Competitive salary and benefits including pension, annual leave, and more will be provided.

Benefits

Pension and life assurance

Up to 34 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Development and progression plan

Paid charity days

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discounts and cashback

Additional annual leave purchase

Qualifications

• Experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Holding tickets for plant, traffic management, and Health and Safety is an advantage.
• Full UK driving license preferably at LGV Class C level.

Responsibilities

• Erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers.
• Hot material patching and drainage works.
• Driving vehicles including those with simple attachments.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety rules

Physically fit for working

Ability to work effectively in a team

Experience of using small plant

Job description

Highway Maintenance Operatives – Queensferry/Bonnyrigg/St Boswells/Eyemouth/Lochgelly, Melrose

Client:

BEAR Scotland

Location:

Melrose, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

480cdf2e9930

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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 through 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

• The erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers).
• Hot material patching by hand.
• 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.
• Driving vehicles including those with simple attachments such as tractors.
• Provide support for specialist roadworkers.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.
• Participating in standby and winter maintenance rota.
• Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and plough, operating winter maintenance vehicles and footway tractors

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• There is a requirement to undertake training and to achieve competence in aspects of the job.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Physically fit for working in sometimes arduous conditions.
• Experience of using small plant.
• Holding tickets for plant, traffic management, and Health and Safety an advantage.
• Full UK driving license preferably at LGV Class C level.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and working under pressure.
• 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:

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Up to 34 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice
• 2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of your choice
• BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Development and progression plan

Growyour 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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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom