Engineering Tradesperson Location: South Queensferry Category: Major Bridges Maintenance Team Full Time / Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, Salary: Competitive DoE, Standby Rota, & OT 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. BEAR has responsibility for over 750 bridges and structures including the iconic Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge. We have opportunities for an Engineering Trade to join our NMC SE contract working within our Major Bridges Maintenance Team. 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. A full driving licence is essential for this position. Standard working hours for the Major Bridges Maintenance Team is 40hrs, with a standard dayshift Monday to Friday. Responsibilities: * Bridge structure, depot repairs and installations. * Access installation (Bespoke bridge system) Full training provided * Undertaking aspects of bridge maintenance works including routine and cyclic activities * Drivng/Plant: Carry out vehicle checks, movement of materials, vehicle cleaning, minor maintenance when required. * Record Keeping. * Working at Height / Confined Space * Being part of the Emergency Standby Team – this includes 1-week standby cover * Emergency Rescue Team Participation (full training provided) Knowledge & Experience: * SVQ 2 – 3 in a trade related discipline, or apprenticeship * Previous Experience * CSCS Card – Desirable * Strong attention to detail * Knowledge of Health & Safety – both working individually and as part of a team. Why BEAR? We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday balance and other additional company 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees