Rigger Queensferry, Scotland
Job description
The South East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge. Trunk roads in the South East serve as a vital link for Scotland’s economy, ensuring thousands of daily journeys and deliveries are carried out safely.
The Rigger, reporting into the maintenance supervisor, Will carry out cyclic maintenance, access installation/operation as part of a comprehensive maintenance team. The role is of a craft nature and as such the post holder should be time served or appropriately qualified tradesperson from an engineering discipline.
This is a full-time role.
Role includes:
- Carry out cyclic maintenance tasks within own team.
- Carry out installation of bridge access systems – cradles, underdeck platforms.
- Operation of underdeck access gantries.
- Rescue Team participation.
- Adhere to Health & Safety legislation.
- Assist other trades as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Current experience/qualification in a relevant discipline, typically SVQ 3 as a minimum.
- Must be able to work to strict deadlines.
- Must be able to work as part of composite team as required,
- Work at height.
- Confined Space
- A full approved UK driving licence.
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
- 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.
Please apply by completing the application form
