Winter Road Patrol Driver | Gritter & Snow Plough

BEAR Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime enhancements

Nightshift allowances

Standby enhancements

PPE provided

Training and development

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BEAR Scotland is seeking Winter Patrol Drivers to join the Operations Team for the winter season across Scotland, including Perth, Corpach, Killin and Inveraray. These fixed-term positions support winter service operations to keep roads open during challenging weather conditions.

Role includes a standby rota, nightshift work and weather-dependent overtime with potential to increase earnings. There is scope for progression to permanent roles in the future.

Qualifications

• Must hold full UK driving licence and LGV Class C.
• Experience in roadwork preferred but training provided.
• Physically capable to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to undertake training and achieve competency in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out winter maintenance duties, including fitting gritter bodies and snow plough blades.
• Operate gritting vehicles and spread salt manually where required.
• Participate in the winter maintenance standby rota and operate our fleet of gritters and snow ploughs during adverse weather conditions.
• Respond effectively to changing weather conditions to help maintain safe travel across the trunk road network.
• Take responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of the public, colleagues and yourself.
• Undertake any additional duties as required to support operational activities.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

LGV Class C Licence

Health & Safety awareness

Physically fit

Willingness to train

Flexible shifts

Job description

BEAR Scotland is seeking Winter Patrol Drivers to join the Operations Team for the winter season across Scotland, including Perth, Corpach, Killin and Inveraray. These fixed-term positions support winter service operations to keep roads open during challenging weather conditions.

Role includes a standby rota, nightshift work and weather-dependent overtime with potential to increase earnings. There is scope for progression to permanent roles in the future.