Overview
Winter Patrol Drivers for BEAR Scotland. Fixed term contract, shift rotation and on-call rota. Location: Inverness.
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 about 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country, from Thurso and Wick in the north to Campbeltown in the west, and from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.
We have vacancies for Winter Patrol Drivers to join our existing operations team on a fixed term contract, to assist with our busy Winter Season. You will report to Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager and will be responsible to help keep Scotland moving.
Responsibilities And Activities
* Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and blade, driving gritter and spreading salt by hand if required.
* Winter maintenance rota during the winter months driving our state-of-the-art snow ploughs, when conditions dictate.
* Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.
* Any other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
* Full UK Driving Licence and an LGV Class C level is essential.
* Knowledge of the requirement for Health and Safety rules and procedures.
* Previous experience as a roadworker is desirable; training can be provided.
* There is a requirement to undertake training and to achieve competence in aspects of the job.
* Physically fit
* Experience of working to tight deadlines
* Holding tickets for plant, traffic management, and Health and Safety is an advantage.
* Flexible working practices due to shift rotations.
Why BEAR?
We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, for us to succeed, we ensure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday balance and other benefits such as annual leave purchase, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme. Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.
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