Special Projects Operative

Location: Perth
Category: Operations – Special Projects
Full Time / Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, OT & On Call Rota
Travel and working away is required for this role.

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.

The North West Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country.  It 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.

We have vacancies for Special Project Operatives to join our existing operations team. You will report to the Special Projects Manager and will be responsible to help keeping Scotland moving.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Carrying out kerbing, ducting, drainage and fencing works
• Performing seawall and ironwork repairs
• Delivering emergency works and footway improvements
• Managing Traffic Control on site
• Preparing written reports, including fault details

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• HGV Licence, Class 1 is desirable
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Rules and Procedures
• Previous roadworking experience is desirable, but full training will be provided
• Willingness to undertake training and achieve competence in all aspects of the role
• Physically fit, and able to work in challenging outdoor conditions
• Experience operating small plant machinery
• Plant, Traffic Management & Health & Safety tickets are an advantage
• Flexibility to work and stay from home as required

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.