Weed Boat Operative

6 months ago


West London, United Kingdom The Rothen Group Full time

**Job Purpose**

Love working outdoors? Have a love of all things water? We are looking for someone to operate a weed boat based preferably in the East of London. This position is being advertised as a seasonal role for approximately 5 months or potentially even longer

Travel expenses and mooring of own boat can be accommodated.

**Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience**

**About the role**:
This role will require operating a weed boat outdoors, so it’s important that you enjoy all weathers. There will also be a physical element to this job including operating the canal locks and changing boat attachments.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operating a weed boat (conver style) in all weathers (no cabin) in the East London area preferably
- Reporting in using smart phones and boat intercom systems
- Carry out boat checks to ensure the boat is ready and fit for use
- Managing disposal operatives including lorry offloads and clearing out hoppers
- Use technology to communicate with the office regarding jobs and workload
- Representing our company on a highly visible project
- Lone working in line with our company lone working policy
- Working with the client and volunteers on the project
- Liaising with the public
- Have a proactive and common sense approach

**Essential**:

- Must have a valid UK driving license as you will be expected to drive company vehicles
- Experience of moving & operating canal boats

**Desirable**:

- Helmsman License
- CSCS card
- First Aid Trained
- Slinger/Banksman

Please note the benefits depend on whether self employed or employed.

Must be able to travel between the west and centre of London. Cover will also sometimes be needed for the east of London too.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- East London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Weed Boat Operative


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