Roadworker
Location: Perth
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.
Responsibilities and Activities
1. The erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers).
2. Preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, coated and other materials.
3. Hot material patching by hand.
4. Drainage works, excavation, pipe laying, kerb laying, scrub cutting.
5. Installation and fixing of temporary/permanent road furniture.
6. Operation of power tools, small plant and machinery.
7. Driving vehicles including those with simple attachments such as tractors.
8. Prepare written returns including fault report details.
9. Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.
10. Participating in our winter and emergency response service on a standby rota basis.
11. Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and blade, driving gritter and spread salt by hand if required.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
12. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential; LGV Class C Licence is desirable
13. Previous Experience in Roadworks or similar construction environment
14. Willingness to undertake training and achieve competency across key aspects of the role
15. Solid understanding of Health & Safety Regulations and a Commitment to safe working practices
16. Ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions
17. Experience operating small plant machinery and equipment
18. Possession of relevant certifications in plant operation, traffic management, & Health & Safety is highly desirable.
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:
19. A competitive salary
20. Generous holiday entitlement
21. Pension scheme
22. 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.