Waterway Maintenance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Southall, Greater London, United Kingdom Canal & River Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Waterway Operative to join our team at the Canal & River Trust. As a Waterway Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining and conserving our waterway infrastructure, providing excellent customer service, and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general maintenance and repair works to the waterway infrastructure.
  • Provide customer service through operation of the Trust's assets (e.g. locks and bridges) in a safe and timely manner.
  • Undertake key duties associated with the maintenance of the waterway and waterside (e.g. towpath improvement work from repairs to litter removal).
  • Work alongside volunteers to deliver high-quality works.
  • Assist in the planning of all work to ensure the correct equipment, materials, and plant resources.
  • Always display the Trust values and behaviours, linked to professionalism and inclusion.

Requirements

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent).
  • Experience working in manual/construction/outdoor environments, desirable - paid work or as a volunteer (outdoors related, environmental related, customer service etc).
  • Experience using plant/tools and equipment beneficial - training will be given to use appropriate plant/tools to maintain the canal/river environment.
  • Valid UK driving licence (held ideally min 3 years) as you will be expected to drive company liveried vehicles.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with salary progression plan.
  • Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement.
  • 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
  • Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
  • Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters.
  • Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
  • 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc.
  • Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

About Us

We are the Canal & River Trust, a charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales. We believe that life is better by water and are passionate about our waterways and the people who use them. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.



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