Skilled Civils Roadworker

BEAR Scotland; Ardelve; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime and enhancements

Training and development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is looking for experienced Roadworkers to join their team based in Ardelve. The role involves general maintenance and repair of roads, installation of traffic management systems, and emergency response during winter conditions. Candidates must possess a Full UK Driving Licence and have experience in highway maintenance. The position offers a full-time contract with benefits like training and development, competitive salary with overtime, and generous holiday entitlement. Join BEAR Scotland and be part of a company that values its people.

Qualifications

• Essential driving licence required for the role.
• Minimum experience in roadworks or highway maintenance preferred.
• Candidates must be safety-conscious and willing to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carriageway maintenance and repairs.
• Install traffic management systems including signs and cones.
• Lay and patch road materials as needed.
• Undertake drainage and vegetation control.
• Operate necessary small equipment and company vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in winter operations.
• Maintain safety to protect all road users.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in roadworks or highways maintenance

Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Willingness to work outdoors

Job description

Location: Ardelve
Contract: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Additional Requirements: Nightshift, Overtime & Standby Rota

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, responsible for maintaining Scotland’s vital trunk road network across the North West of the country.

We are seeking experienced, safety-conscious Roadworkers to join our established team based at our Perth depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general carriageway maintenance and repair works
• Install and manage traffic management systems, including signs, cones and barriers
• Lay, patch and remove road materials
• Undertake drainage, vegetation control and road furniture works
• Operate small plant, tools and company vehicles
• Respond to emergencies and participate in winter maintenance operations
• Work safely at all times to protect colleagues, road users and the public

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Experience in roadworks, highways maintenance or construction
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Standby Requirement

Applicants must be able to reach the Perth depot within 30 minutes when on standby (essential).

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our success is our people — talented, innovative, and dedicated individuals who drive everything we do. We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

In return, we provide:

• Competitive salary with overtime, nightshift and standby enhancements
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee benefits, including Cycle to Work and Employee Assistance Programme

We believe in empowering our team to grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. Join a company that inspires you to deliver your best work and supports your journey to evolve and succeed.

BEAR Scotland Careers

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.