We have opportunities for an Engineering Trade to join our NMC SE contract working within the Major Bridges Maintenance Team. The major bridges include the Queensferry Crossing, Forth Road Bridge, Clackmannanshire & Kincardine Bridges. The role is based in South Queensferry, but there is scope to carry out works all over the NMC SE contract.

Our NMC SE contract is working in partnership with Transport Scotland, where we are responsible for delivering inspections, cyclic maintenance, design and build of projects, bridge structure improvements. Our Network Bridges team look after the smaller bridges throughout the NMC SE contract, and our Operations team look after the road network throughout the same area, as well as winter maintenance.

The Engineering Trade is an integral part of the Major Bridges Maintenance Team helping deliver the contract to the client at a high quality and standard.

Our Engineering Trade team is made up of a variety of engineering and building trades, making up a very versatile team.

You will be joining a knowledgeable close-knit team, who will be glad to share their bridge knowledge and experience.

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

You Will Be Responsible For

• Bridge structure and depot repairs and installations.
• Access installation (bespoke bridge system – full training provided).
• Undertaking aspects of bridge maintenance works including routine and cyclic activities, which can include litter picking.
• Driving/Plant: Carry out vehicle checks, movement of materials, vehicle cleaning, minor maintenance when required.
• Safety: Safety is paramount to any business and BEAR Scotland is no exception. Working safely individually and within a work team is of high importance and employees need to ensure their safety and that of their team members.
• Record Keeping: Completing pre-use inspections of vehicles, plant and equipment where required. Completion of daily work records and cyclic check sheets, record evidentiary photographs for our client. Completion of weekly electronics timesheets.
• Emergency standby team (incurs additional payment). This involves a rotational 1 full week of emergency standby cover.
• Emergency rescue team participation (full training provided).
• Working at Height.
• Confined Space.
• Assisting other trades as required.

A driving licence is essential for this position.

What We Offer You

• Development Opportunities: Career progression plans and training options.
• Pension and Life Assurance: A group pension plan with company contributions.
• Holidays: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus fixed bank holidays. Option to purchase an additional five days where criteria is met.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access to support services.
• Charity Support: Paid days off to volunteer for a chosen charity
• Discounts and Rewards: Access to high street store discounts and cashback through “Bear Rewards”
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Benefit for cycling to work.

Who is BEAR Scotland?

We are BEAR Scotland, a Eurovia, Jacobs and Breedon Northern joint venture, formed in 2000 specifically to provide road network management and maintenance solutions to Transport Scotland and with our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class.

We pride ourselves on delivering a first-rate service to our clients based on the whole-hearted commitment of our employees, our flexible approach, our breadth of experience and our operational capability.

Having offices and depots with highly skilled people located throughout the country, our dedicated teams are working around the clock, tackling just about every imaginable task on Scotland’s Trunk Road network.

We now operate and maintain 60% of Scotland’s strategic roads, consolidating our position as the leading private-sector roads operator in Scotland.

Over the past two decades we have built a solid track record of work for our clients and acquired substantial experience – experience that delivers.

Application Guidance

BEAR Scotland is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@bearscotland.co.uk