Working outside, carrying 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.
Undertake work in a productive and efficient manner delivering the work to the correct standard and agreed programme. 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.
Technical Requirements:
* A Valid UK driving licence (held ideally min 3 years), is essential for this role as you will be expected to drive company liveried vehicles.
* Practical skills and many years of working experience to offer, or you may just be starting out in your career and looking for a role which calls on your practical nature.
* Demonstrate great care in the quality and standard of your work.
* Be a good communicator and have excellent customer service awareness - you will be the face of the Canal & River Trust on our waterways and will handle all communication with respect.
* 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 of plant/tools and equipment beneficial - training will be given to use appropriate plant/tools to maintain the canal/river environment.
As an Operative most of your working time is spent in our unique and wonderful outdoor environment and your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Northwest region waterway network, primarily working in Greater Manchester on the Rochdale Canal (NW Section), Huddersfield Narrow Canal (Northwest section), Ashton Canal and the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal.
Our Operatives work an annualised hours system which includes working statutory holidays and weekends on a rota, you must be happy to work in an on call rota. You will also be working with other staff and volunteers, operatives to undertake maintenance and repair works, operate assets and providing information to customers, as directed by your Team Leader.
Flexibility is very important in order to be certain that we can respond to critical needs when they occur. Please only apply if you are happy to work on a rotating shift pattern, with some emergency call out expected.
Training will be provided to sail boats, use power tools and to operate our structures such as locks, bridges, and sluices, in order to perform within the role.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
* This is predominantly an outdoor role. We love the outdoors at Canal & River Trust, and it's so important that as a member of the Waterway Operative team you enjoy all weathers!
* Demonstrating pragmatism, your practical mind and approach will solve issues safely as and when they occur.
* Evidence that you can work or deliver activity to a plan/schedule (can be hourly/daily/weekly).
* Basic IT skills - comfortable with modern handheld mobile devices for making calls, inputting information, and use of mobile applications etc.
* Valid UK driving licence (held ideally min 3 years) as you will be expected to drive company liveried vehicles.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What We Offer:
* All our waterway operatives step up their salary through a salary progression plan. Starting at £25,115.
* Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
* 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
* 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.
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