About Us Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to care for and 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. As an employer we offer a unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute toward protecting our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now, and in the future. About the Role We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team based in Grangemouth covering the Lowlands Canal network. The role is offered on a permanent basis, working Monday – Friday, 8am-3.30pm with some flexibility required. Applicants must have served an appropriate, recognised engineering apprenticeship or have equivalent, relevant qualifications, along with practical experience working within the discipline. Using technical expertise, you will undertake breakdown response, fault investigation, repair, maintenance and improvement works to a variety of equipment and installations throughout the canal network, including The Falkirk Wheel, Automated Moving Bridges, Hydraulic automated Locks. Desired experience would include installation and maintenance of rotating equipment, actuated valves, instrumentation and PLC control systems. Basic mechanical knowledge is desirable, but cross skill training is available. About the Reward This role offers a progressive salary starting at £34,165 (plus 11.25% variable hours allowance and £850 outdoor working allowance). Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days rising to 30 after 5 years plus public holidays, along with enhanced company sick pay and a contributory pension scheme with up to a 10% employer contribution. About You Flexibility and initiative are key as responding to emergency breakdowns is part of the role. The post requires frequent outdoor work, in all weather conditions, working both as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as without immediate supervision. Qualifications/Skills/Experience: Recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification HNC (or similar level) in an engineering discipline. Knowledge working within the following areas: Electrical, Instrumentation & Control. Experience working with 3 phase and single-phase motors, variable speed drives, actuated valves, electrohydraulic systems, Instrumentation and telemetry, fluid pumps and PLC control systems. Full UK Driving Licence Good Communication Skills Strong Health & Safety Awareness Computer literate with experience of using MS Office Packages Day to day tasks: Working within your skill set, experience, knowledge, training, and ability, deliver the planned preventative maintenance programme. Fault investigation and emergency breakdown response. Under supervision, produce recommendations to minor problems. Providing inspection, monitoring, and reporting on the condition of engineering assets. Provide business administration support to ensure accurate documentation and recording of all maintenance activities and duties using asset management software. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, to ensure technical, health, safety, and environmental performance. Participation in an out of hours standby rota as and when required (circa 1 week in 6). Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.