Location: Perth (Travel across our NW and SE Areas will be required.) Category: Landscape / Operations Contract: Fulltime, 40 hours per Week, Monday - Friday, Overtime Available.
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.
Since **** we have been involved in five generations of Transport Scotland Trunk Road Operating Company contracts covering various areas of Scotland and are presently responsible for approximately 60% of Scotland's trunk road network.
This includes the North West and South East Scottish Trunk Road Units.
We have an exciting opportunity for Landscape Operative to join our existing team, based in our Head Office in Perth.
Reporting to the Landscape Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out general landscape, environment and maintenance works for BEAR Scotland.
Roles and Responsibilities: Grass cutting & Strimming Weed Control on roads, verges, embankments and central reserves Application of herbacides Tree & Shrub Maintenance Assisting with Planting activities Installing & maintaining 12D Traffic Management layouts Cyclical maintenance of structures Operating power tools, small plant and machinery Ensuring Health & Safety for the public, colleagues and self Supporting winter maintenance - snow & ice clearing, gritter & plough set up, salt spreading Other duties as required Please note, part of this role will include travel and working away, due to the geographical area covered by the team.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Driving Licence (Preferred) Relevant tickets for Plant Operation, traffic management and Health & Safety (preferred) Awareness of Health & Safety Procedures Experience using small plant and machineryGood Planning & Organisational skills 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: Generous holiday entitlement 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.