Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change. Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland. As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two vegetation Waterway Operatives to join our Lowlands Operations team. You will be part of a small vegetation team carrying out vegetation and ground care activities, re grass cutting, pesticide treatment and tree management throughout the network across the central belt of Scotland. The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £26,110 (Band B). Working hours are 35 hours per week pro rata to suit the business requirements. Currently the rota pattern is 5 days working out of 8. Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution. Primary responsibilities of the role : Working safely and ensure daily safety tasks are undertaken via risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work Provide a high level of work ethic setting appropriate standards for staff Carry out POWRA on daily tasks Carry out weekly work priorities as agreed with team leader and supervisor Provide a record of photographic evidence of works undertaken Provide a high level of customer service standards Qualifications and knowledge required: Good numeracy, literacy skills and computer skills Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicles to be driven with the endorsement to drive plant/equipment trailers (clean driving licence preferred) Valid qualifications and certification to operate agricultural and arborist plant/equipment and pesticide apparatus Skills and experience required: Experience of working within the arborist and ground care environment Experience of working as part of a team Relevant heritage and environmental awareness Co-operate with and support team members from other teams, volunteers and third parties Qualities & abilities required: Positive attitude and setting high standards and quality of work Good organisational skills Effective communicator Problem solver Multi-tasker 7-day operation which will require flexible working via an agreed working rota pattern as per the business requirements Participation in a Stand-by roster will also be required Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.