Agriculture, Farming, Forestry jobs

Skilled Roadworker

Location: Inveraray
Category: Operations
Full Time, Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, Overtime and Standby Rota

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s vital trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.

Our Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans over 1,422km of roadways, stretching from the rugged beauty of Thurso and Wick in the far north, down to the coastal charm of Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute. It connects communities from Uig on the Isle of Skye to the historic cities of Perth and Stirling, offering a unique opportunity to work across a landscape that’s as diverse as it is inspiring.

We have vacancies for experienced Roadworkers to join our existing operations team. The Roadworkers will report to Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager and will be responsible to help keeping Scotland moving.

This is a full-time role with Standby Rota and Overtime, including Nightshift.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates must be able to reach the depot within 30 minutes of being called out. This is essential to ensure timely response to operational needs.

Responsibilities and Activities

* The erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers).

* Preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, coated and other materials.

* Hot material patching by hand.

* Drainage works, excavation, pipe laying, kerb laying, scrub cutting.

* 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.

* Prepare written returns including fault report details.

* Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.

* Participating in our winter and emergency response service on a standby rota basis.

* Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and blade, driving gritter and spread salt by hand if required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

* A Full UK Driving Licence is essential; LGV Class C Licence is desirable

* Previous Experience in Roadworks or similar construction environment

* Willingness to undertake training and achieve competency across key aspects of the role

* Solid understanding of Health & Safety Regulations and a Commitment to safe working practices

* Ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions

* Experience operating small plant machinery and equipment

* Possession of relevant certifications in plant operation, traffic management, & Health & Safety is highly desirable.

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

* Competitive salary

* 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