Fantastic opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotland’s Fleet team as a Mobile Fitter based in Fort William or Oban (full time).

The North West Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country.  It also includes 1,501 bridges and structures, including the Kessock Bridge which carries the A9 north of Inverness and the A87 Skye Crossing.

The North West Unit 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 in the central belt.

Role includes:

• Repair and maintain all HGVs, equipment and plant as required
• Safe use of variety of tools, including hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment
• Repair and replace damage or worn parts of vehicle panelling, lights or machinery
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary
• Carry out inspections of new vehicles, prior to issuing
• Carry out on-call (out of hours) standby on a week on week off basis
• When on call respond and action any calls and when required attend site
• Communicate with team members and supervisors about vehicle performance and maintenance issues
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures
• Record work carried out and ensure good housekeeping

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Recognised apprenticeship or related qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Highly experienced with mechanical knowledge of highway maintenance and winter maintenance vehicles
• Understanding of Health and Safety at work
• Able to service, diagnose and repair various types of vehicles
• Experience of power tools and hand tools
• Strong attention to details
• HGV licence preferred but not essential
• Team player
• Ability to use own initiative

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
• 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.