TRISS Operative (Trunk Road Incident Support Service)
Location: South Queensferry
Category: Operations / Roads
Contract: Fulltime / 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, day shift.
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 South-East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. Trunk roads in the South East range from the major multi-lane motorways across the central belt to roads through villages in the borders.
The South-East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge.
We have an exciting opportunity for a TRISS Operative to join our existing team on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities and Activities:
1. Carry out patrols and inspections on predefined routes
2. Assist Police and members of the public
3. Minor repairs
4. Traffic monitoring
5. Respond to incidents as required
6. Offer assistance/ report break-downs
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
7. Ability to work effectively in a team.
8. Good communication skills.
9. Confident and considerate attitude.
10. Full UK driving licence (Essential)
11. Experience & qualifications in road maintenance, traffic management and Health & safety are desirable, however full training will be provided.
Why BEAR?
At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.
If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.
What We Offer
12. Competitive salary
13. Generous holiday entitlement
14. Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
15. Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.
Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.