An opportunity has arisen to join BEAR Scotland's North West Operations team as an Installation Operative.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 Installation Operative, reporting into the Electrical Manager, should be an experienced roadworker with the necessary skills to carry out various road maintenance operations; training can be provided if necessary. Ideally, you should have, as a minimum, an LGV Class 2 Licence (HGV2).This is a full-time role.Role includes:Work in a team of civils operatives in delivery of a variety of trunk road schemesThe erection and removal of temporary signs and barriers (permanent signs and barriers)Hot material patching by handExcavation and installation of ductingInstallation of street lighting columns together with associated cablingInstallation and fixing of temporary/permanent road furnitureOperation of power tools, small plant, and machineryDriving HGV lorriesResponsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues, and yourselfKnowledge, Skills and Experience:There is a requirement to undertake training and to achieve competence in aspects of the jobKnowledge of the requirement for Health and Safety rules and proceduresPhysically fit for working in sometimes arduous conditionsExperience of using small plantHolding tickets for plant, traffic management, and Health and Safety is an advantageFull UK driving license preferably at LGV Class C levelExperience of working to tight deadlines and working under pressureAbility to work effectively in a teamAbility to problem solveFlexible to working practicesAbility to cope with changeGood interpersonal skillsGood planning and organisational skillsWhy 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, for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative, and dedicated team. In return, we offer:A tailored, competitive salaryPension and life assuranceUp to 34 days annual leave per yearAdditional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of your choiceBEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashbackEmployee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearCycle to Work SchemeDevelopment and progression planGrow 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr