Waterway Maintenance Officer

5 days ago


Ossett, Wakefield, United Kingdom Canal & River Trust Full time
Job Summary

The Canal & River Trust is seeking a skilled Waterway Maintenance Officer to join our team. This role will involve ensuring the safe passage of boats through Harecastle tunnel, undertaking water control duties, and maintaining the overall integrity of our waterway network.

Main Responsibilities
  • Manage the safe passage of boats through Harecastle tunnel (training will be provided).
  • Undertake water control duties including the operation of structures.
  • Ensure that environmental and heritage issues are taken into consideration in all work that is undertaken.
  • Support asset inspections.
  • Using appropriate basic tools and equipment, undertake vegetation management activities to ensure our outdoor spaces are well maintained.
  • Participate where agreed in the standby rota to support delivery of customer service to defined standards and reaction to emergency situations.
  • Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents, and near misses. Complete point of work risk assessments and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate.
About Us

We offer a competitive salary of £23,260 (with 12 month pay progression) + benefits. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including a contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement, and numerous other employee benefits.

Find out more about us on our website: Canal & River Trust.



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