Industrial Painter – South Queensferry

BEAR Scotland; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at BEAR Scotland in the SE bridges team for an experienced Industrial Painter. The role includes responsibilities such as blasting and painting tasks on critical infrastructure like the Queensferry Crossing. This full-time position encourages professional growth while offering competitive benefits including salary, annual leave, and development plans.

Benefits

Tailored, competitive salary

Pension and life assurance

Up to 34 days annual leave per year

2 paid days per year for charity work

BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Development and progression plan

Qualifications

• Must be able to work to strict deadlines.
• Work at height and in confined spaces.
• Must hold a full approved UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out blasting and painting tasks.
• Assist maintenance team in bespoke access installation/removal.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

ICATS card – Blasting/spraying modules

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotlands SE bridges team as an Industrial Painter.

The South East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge. Trunk roads in the South East serve as a vital link for Scotland’s economy, ensuring thousands of daily journeys and deliveries are carried out safely.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Industrial Painter to join the Major Bridges Maintenance Team. The post holder will carry out blasting and painting tasks to specified sector scheme standards, cyclic maintenance as required as part of department routine schedule. Work as part of the access installation/removal team for bespoke access systems. The role is of a craft nature and as such the post holder should be time served or appropriately qualified tradesperson from the discipline.

This is a full-time role.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out blasting and painting tasks.
• Assist maintenance team in bespoke access installation/removal.
• Carry out cyclic maintenance tasks within own team.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation.
• Operation of bridge access systems (gantries).
• Assist other trades as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• In date ICATS card – Blasting/spraying modules.
• Must be able to work to strict deadlines.
• Must be able to work as part of composite team as required,
• Work at height.
• Confined Space
• A full approved UK driving licence.

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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