Our team and opportunity
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
Location and coverage
Reporting to base at 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
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.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* 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.
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
In addition to your salary of £31,250 - £34,500 (depending on experience), you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits).
* 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 with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
* 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.