HGV Winter Patrol Driver – Oban BEAR Scotland

The Highland Times; Oban; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading highway maintenance provider in Scotland is looking for a Winter Patrol Driver to support their operations during the winter season. The role involves driving gritting vehicles and snow ploughs, maintaining road safety, and following a flexible duty rota. Candidates need a Full UK Driving Licence, with preference for those having prior roadworking experience. A competitive salary and benefits such as a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee benefits including Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a Full UK Driving Licence and LGV Class C.
• Previous experience in roadwork is desirable, but training provided.
• Must be physically fit and adaptable to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform winter maintenance duties including gritting and snow ploughing.
• Ensure health and safety for the public and colleagues.
• Follow winter maintenance rota during harsh conditions.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Knowledge of Health and Safety rules

Physically fit

Experience working to tight deadlines

Flexible working practices

Tools

LGV Class C Level

Health and Safety tickets

Traffic management tickets

Job description

Winter Patrol Driver

Location: Oban

Category: Operations

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, Shift Rotation & On Call Rota

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 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.

We have vacancies for Winter Patrol Drivers to join our existing operations team on a fixed term contract, to assist with our busy Winter Season. You will report to Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager and will be responsible to help keeping Scotland moving.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Winter maintenance duties which include fitting gritter body and blade, driving gritter and spread salt by hand if required.
• Winter maintenance rota during the winter months driving our state-of-the-art snow ploughs, when conditions dictate.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the public, colleagues and yourself.
• Any other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence and an LGV Class C Level is essential.
• Knowledge of the requirement for Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Previous experience as a roadworker is desirable, however training can be provided.
• There is a requirement to undertake training and to achieve competence in aspects of the job.
• Physically fit
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Holding tickets for plant, traffic management, and Health and Safety an advantage.
• Flexible working practices due to shift rotations.

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:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.