BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting for over 40 roles based in locations including Eyemouth, St Boswells, Bonnyrigg and Queensferry.

The roles BEAR Scotland is recruiting for include highway maintenance operatives, winter service drivers, roads inspectors, roads maintenance, road safety and traffic engineers and technicians at all levels.

The trunk road operating company is hosting recruitment open days in Eyemouth and Galashiels, and there will also be information available for anyone interested in opportunities across the wider area of the South East.

In 2020 BEAR Scotland began an eight-year contract to manage and maintain the trunk road network in South East Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland. This covers 506km of trunk roads through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. It includes routes such as the Edinburgh City Bypass, as well as a large section of the M8 connecting Edinburgh to Glasgow. The South East Unit also 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.

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Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland's South East Operating Company Representative said: "Trunk roads in the South East of Scotland are essential lifelines and we're building up our team to maintain and look after them for years to come.

"There's great satisfaction in providing an essential public service as part of our strong, resilient team – this is a chance to help ‘keep Scotland moving'. The roles provide a good varied workload, security and the opportunity work in some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes.

"Whatever your background and level of experience, we're keen to hear from you. We provide on the job training, including apprenticeship options. If you're interested in taking your career to the next level with one of the leading companies in the industry, come along and meet us at one of our recruitment events."

BEAR Scotland recruitment events:

Eyemouth

Tuesday 25 October, 4:30-8pm, Eyemouth Golf Club.

Galashiels

Thursday 27 October, 4:30-8pm, Kingsknowes Hotel.