Join Our Team: M&E Technician Opportunity Relevant experience: Mechanical & Electrical Technician / Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) / Electro‑Mechanical Technician Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. The Mechanical & Electrical team keeps our waterways moving by maintaining and repairing the pumps, bridges, locks, hydraulic systems and electrical equipment that power the network. They diagnose faults, carry out essential maintenance, and ensure historic and modern structures operate safely and reliably every day—helping to keep 2,000 miles of canals and rivers open and working smoothly for everyone. We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and hydraulic assets across our waterways. This is a hands-on role for someone skilled in fault finding, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs. Ideally you will already be fully conversant with mechanical and electrical isolation methods for safe working and will have the ability to fault find methodically without assistance. The right candidate will be provided with the right training pursuant to their continued development in the role and will be offered a supportive environment to adapt to our unique infrastructure. In house hydraulic training will be provided with progression onto CETOP stage 1 hydraulic training course. See how we are using technology to manage our waterways here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/using-technology-to-manage-our-waterways Working Hours & Travel Reporting to base in Brunswick lock, Liverpool (L3 4EL), the area covered will be working and travelling throughout and around various assets in and around the North West area. Occasionally you may also be required to work in other areas. Residing near these areas will be essential to accommodate the regular travel along the North West canal/river networks. See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network Role Overview A typical day for an M&E Technician involves travelling across the waterway network to maintain and repair the pumps, bridges, locks, electrical panels and hydraulic systems that keep our canals running smoothly. No two days are the same — one morning might involve fault‑finding on a pump or control panel, while the afternoon could be spent carrying out planned maintenance, supporting contractors on site, or ensuring historic mechanical structures continue to operate safely. Working independently and as part of a wider team, M&E Technicians play a hands‑on role in keeping 2,000 miles of waterways safe, reliable, and open for everyone. Key Responsibilities Maintain and repair electrical systems (400v/230v/24v) and mechanical equipment. Diagnose and fix faults on pumps, control panels, and hydraulic systems. Work safely to Health & Safety standards. Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Support contractors and collaborate with volunteers. About You You will bring practical experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, with strong fault‑finding ability across pumps, control panels, electrical systems and hydraulics. Confident working independently, you can safely isolate systems, interpret technical drawings, and diagnose issues methodically. You’ll be comfortable travelling across the network to deliver both reactive and planned maintenance, always applying a safety‑first, technically precise approach. Skills & Qualifications Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience. Knowledge of hydraulics and control systems. Ability to read technical drawings and schematics. Welding/fabrication skills desirable. Full UK driving licence required. Ideal Background: Water industry, utilities, manufacturing, production lines, traffic systems, lifts/escalators, gate automation, or similar. Qualifications: STEM, GCSEs, C&G or equivalent vocational training/time-served experience. Contact & Application If you have any questions about the role, please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk 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 We offer a salary of £34,500. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits INDHP