Vehicle Restraint System Operative

BEAR Scotland Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer match (up

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking a Vehicle Restraint System Operative to join our VRS squad. The role is full-time, based in Perth or Dundee with travel across the North West trunk road network and on‑call duties as required.

You will install and maintain crash barriers and road furniture, and support the VRS team on site while complying with health and safety standards. Experience as a roadworker is preferred; LGV 2 licence, NHSS 12D and related tickets are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a roadworker with a range of road maintenance operations.
• Flexibility for shift work and travel across sites.
• Willingness to undertake training to progress in the role.
• Desirable: LGV Class 2 licence, NHSS 12D, Excavator (<10t), Lorry Loader, Slinger/Signaller.
• H&S awareness and holding relevant tickets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Erect and remove temporary and permanent crash barriers, and manage traffic signs.
• Install and fix temporary/permanent road furniture.
• Operate power tools, small plant and machinery on site.
• Drive vehicles, including those with simple attachments, to job sites.
• Provide on-site support for the VRS team and ensure safety of the public and colleagues.

Skills

LGV 2 Licence

NHSS 12D

Excavator <10t

Lorry Loader

Slinger/Signaller

Health & Safety tests

Driving Licence

Tools

NB: none specified

Job description

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Competitive Salary depending on experience and qualifications

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Perth| Dundee

Job Category:

Operations - VRS Operative

Region / Division:

UK Region

Contract Unit:

North West

Job Introduction

Vehicle Restraint System Operative

Location: Perth or Dundee
Category: Operations / Roads / Special Projects
Contract: Full Time / Permanent,
Working Pattern: 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday, OT & On Call Rota
Working Style: On the road / Travel and working away is required for this role. Involvement in the Winter Maintenance Rota

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 North West Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We are looking for enthusiastic Individuals to join our ever expanding Vehicle Restraint System squad carrying out repairs to damaged systems and Installing new upgraded VRS Systems. As this is an ever expanding team all levels of experience shall be considered and full training available also.

The Installation Operative, reporting into the Special Projects Manager, 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, as a minimum, an LGV Class 2 Licence (HGV2), NHSS 12D, Excavator below 10T, Lorry Loader and slinger signaller.

This is a full time role and a driving licence is essential.

Role includes

• The erection and removal of temporary and permanent crash barriers, as well as traffic management signs
• 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 VRS team members
• 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 blade, driving gritter and spread salt by hand if required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Roadworker with the skills to undertake a range of road maintenance operations
• Flexibility for shift work
• There is a requirement to undertake training and to achieve competence in aspects of the current job as well as preparing oneself to progress to the next level of job
• Ideally hold the following (as a minimum) – LGV Class 2 Licence (HGV2) / NHSS 12/ Excavator (below 10 tonnes) / Lorry Loader/ Slinger/Signaller
• Achievement of the H&S CLSA 34X and CITB H&S touch screen tests
• Experience of using small plant
• Holding tickets for plant, traffic management, Health & Safety, an advantage
• Valid UK Driving Licence –
• Flexibility for shift work

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.