Roadworker

BEAR Scotland, Dunbeath, Highland

Roadworker

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BEAR Scotland, Dunbeath, Highland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 6 days ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fe551570dd3d4a7b90850b0b1205cde2

Full Job Description

The Roadworker will assist with a wide variety of general road maintenance tasks such as carriageway patching, traffic sign erection, drainage works, footway improvements, traffic management and cyclic duties such as grip cleaning, sign washing and gully cleaning. You'd also be expected to be part of our 24hr Incident response standby rota to attend various incidents that occur on the trunk road from RTC's to flooding. Candidates with an HGV license will join our winter maintenance rota during the winter months driving our state-of-the-art snow ploughs, when conditions dictate.

The ideal candidate should be an experienced roadworker or construction worker. However full training will be provided.
A driving license is essential and should preferably include an HGV entitlement, but HGV training will be provided to the right candidate.
Flexibility, punctuality and reliability are essential for this role as well as a hard working and enthusiastic attitude.

Very competitive rates of pay available, with progression through pay bands as experience and knowledge dictates.
Opportunities for enhanced overtime
Standby payments
Company pension scheme

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

Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.