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 some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It also includes 1,501 bridges and structures, including the Kessock Bridge which carries the A9 north of Inverness and the A87 Skye Crossing.
The North West Unit covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling in the central belt.
The Landscape operative will carry out landscape duties including grass cutting, weed control etc.
This is a full time role.
Responsibilities and Activities
Preparation/inspection of machinery and equipment for days work
Attend all relevant toolbox talks
Filling in of weekly timesheet and relevant paperwork where required
Report vehicle defects and ensure that accidents/incidents and reported accordingly
Any other duties as required
General landscaping duties including grass cutting, weed control etc
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of landscape works
Basic knowledge of landscape operations and machinery
Preferably hold a current driving licence
Ability to develop skills within the department
Ability to carry out basic reporting
Good at working in a team
Working together with other employees in relation to works
Good work ethic
Good communication skills
Knowledge of the requirement of Health and Safety rules and procedures
Physically fit for working in sometimes arduous conditions
Ability to problem solve
Flexible to working practices
Ability to cope with change
Good Planning and organisational skills
Why BEAR?
BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains and improves 1962km of Scottish trunk road including over 2000 bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. That means delivering £million investment on road maintenance and improvement every year.
We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer:
A tailored, competitive salary
Pension and life assurance
Up to 34 days annual leave per year
Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice
2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of your choice
BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback
Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible/Hybrid working
Development and progression plan
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.