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Landscape OperativeBEAR Scotland • Perth, GB
Landscape Operative

Landscape Operative

BEAR Scotland • Perth, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Landscape Operative

Location: Perth (travel across our North West and South East Areas will be required)
Category: Landscaping / Operations
Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (overtime available)

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of Scotland’s vital trunk road network, including bridges and key infrastructure. We operate across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.

Since 2000, BEAR Scotland has been involved in five generations of Transport Scotland Trunk Road Operating Company contracts and is currently responsible for approximately 60% of Scotland’s trunk road network, including the North West and South East Trunk Road Units.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Operative to join our established team, based at our Head Office in Perth. Reporting to the Landscape Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of landscaping, environmental, and maintenance activities across the network.

Please note that this role will involve regular travel and working away from home, due to the geographical area covered by the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Grass cutting and strimming
  • Weed control on roads, verges, embankments, and central reservations
  • Application of herbicides
  • Tree and shrub maintenance
  • Clearing vegetation around road signs
  • Assisting with planting activities
  • Installing and maintaining 12D Traffic Management layouts
  • Cyclical maintenance of structures
  • Litter picking
  • Operating power tools, small plant, and machinery
  • Ensuring the health and safety of the public, colleagues, and yourself at all times
  • Supporting winter maintenance activities, including snow and ice clearance, gritter and plough set-up, and salt spreading
  • Undertaking any other duties as required to support the team

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Relevant tickets for plant operation, traffic management, and health & safety (preferred)
  • Good awareness of health & safety procedures
  • Experience operating small plant and machinery
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.

If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
  • Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.


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