Bridge Maintenance Operative - Prime Workforce : Job Details

Bridge Maintenance Operative - Scotland

Competitive Salary, Generous Benefits Package

Prime Workforce: Your Exclusive Recruitment Partner for BEAR Scotland

Prime Workforce, a premier recruitment agency specialising in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors across Scotland and the UK, is proud to partner exclusively with BEAR Scotland.

At Prime Workforce, we believe in empowering talent to thrive. We are strongly committed to diversity, inclusion, and ethical recruitment practices and are dedicated to matching top professionals with organisations where they can grow and excel.

About BEAR Scotland

BEAR Scotland is a trusted alliance between three renowned companies - Vinci, Jacobs, and Breedon. Together, they manage two of Scotland’s four Trunk Road Maintenance Contracts (South-East & North-West) for Transport Scotland. In addition, BEAR Scotland leads two major DBFO contracts: M80 Stepps - Haggs and A92 Dundee - Arbroath.

With an unwavering focus on delivering exceptional service, BEAR Scotland is recognised as a sector leader in Scotland. Their commitment to innovation, flexibility, and operational excellence continues to drive improvements across the country’s vital transport infrastructure.

The Opportunity

As a Bridge Maintenance Operative, you’ll support our trade teams in daily tasks such as installing access systems, performing bridge repairs, and carrying out essential maintenance. You’ll also handle driving duties, such as collecting and delivering materials from suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine bridge maintenance and cyclic tasks.
• Assisting skilled trade teams as required.
• Handling driving and material delivery duties.

Your Skills and Experience

We are interested in hearing from candidates with the following qualifications and skills:

Essential:

• Relevant qualification/experience, such as SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and as part of a cohesive team.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• A full, approved UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills (Training Available for the Right Candidate):

• Proficiency with power tools (e.g., grinders, drills).
• Experience operating telehandlers, HIABs, or with abrasive wheels.

Why Join BEAR Scotland?

BEAR Scotland offers the chance to work on some of Scotland’s most scenic and challenging road networks, managing over 1962km of trunk roads and 2000+ structures. Joining BEAR means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. You will benefit from:

• A competitive, tailored salary.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Up to 34 days’ annual leave (plus additional leave purchase options).
• BEAR Rewards: Discounts and cashback on shopping.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Development and progression opportunities with a structured career path.
• Two paid days per year to support the charity of your choice.

About Prime Workforce

Prime Workforce is proud to be BEAR Scotland’s exclusive recruitment partner. As a division of Prime Trading Group, we are a trusted name in the recruitment industry, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organisations.

Our approach is founded on integrity, fairness, and fostering diversity and inclusion. We are passionate about helping our candidates and clients thrive, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of the industries we serve.

At Prime Workforce, we value the diversity of our people and the varied experiences, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives they bring. We work hard to foster a culture where those differences can thrive and where every one of us can fulfil our potential.

As a fair and ethical employer, by guidelines taken from the 2010 Equality Act, Prime Workforce Solutions Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all: irrespective of colour, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital/civil partnership status, sexuality, disability or age.