Engineering Tradesperson

Location: South Queensferry

Category: Major Bridges Maintenance Team

Full Time / Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday,

Salary: Competitive DoE, Standby Rota, & OT

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.

BEAR has responsibility for over 750 bridges and structures including the iconic Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge.

Are you ready to take your trade skills to new heights? We’re looking for talented individuals with an engineering or building trade background to join our Major Bridges Maintenance Team as part of the NMC South East contract.

This is a hands-on role where your skills will directly contribute to maintaining and improving some of Scotland’s most significant bridge structures. You’ll be part of a versatile, multi-skilled team made up of professionals from a range of engineering and construction trades — all working together to deliver high-quality results for our client.

You’ll be joining a tight-knit, knowledgeable team who are passionate about what they do and keen to share their expertise. It’s a great opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive environment.

A full driving licence is essential for this position.

Standard working hours for the Major Bridges Maintenance Team is 40hrs, with a standard dayshift Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Bridge structure, depot repairs and installations.
• Access installation (Bespoke bridge system) Full training provided
• Undertaking aspects of bridge maintenance works including routine and cyclic activities
• Drivng/Plant: Carry out vehicle checks, movement of materials, vehicle cleaning, minor maintenance when required.
• Record Keeping.
• Working at Height / Confined Space
• Being part of the Emergency Standby Team – this includes 1-week standby cover
• Emergency Rescue Team Participation (full training provided)

Knowledge & Experience:

• SVQ 2 – 3 in a trade related discipline, or apprenticeship
• Previous Experience
• CSCS Card – Desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Health & Safety – both working individually and as part of a team.

Whether you’re newly qualified with a trade certification and eager to kickstart your career, or an experienced scaffolder or construction professional looking for a change of pace, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow with a company that genuinely invests in its people. We’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to learn and develop new skills.

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:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our 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.

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