Job Purpose

We are currently looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our growing and diverse teams across the UK.  

The Canal & River Trust is one of the UK’s largest charities. We maintain 2,000 miles of historic canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs, along with museums, archives and the country’s third largest collection of protected historic buildings – preserving them for future generations.  Our waterways are exciting, vibrant places to work. 

The post holder will be required to work an annualised hour’s system which includes working any 5 days out of 7 rota'd system including statutory holidays and weekends.

As a Mechanical & Electrical Technician on our waterway you will play an important role using your technical expertise to assist with the implementation of improving Plant and Equipment Assets within a defined area and will safely and efficiently support the delivery of improvements to equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the inland waterways network. 

A technical foundation in mechanics / HGV is desired; with the potential to develop your skills in broader electrics via team training. 

Location & coverage

This role will be based from our Operative hubs in Heck, Heck Maintenance Yard, Heck Lane, Great Heck, Goole, DN14 0BLbut with a requirement to travel throughout the regional waterway network to enable site visits and to conduct improvements. 

More information on our Yoerkshire North East region here:Yorkshire North EastSee our canal network here:Canal and River Trust

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

This role supports Canal & River Trust’s aims to improve safety and increase the number of people using the inland waterways network.  Your skills will be used to maintain workboats and land-based plant which is vital to the core works delivered by the Trust and used to deliver improvements to the waterways infrastructure. 

Experience and technical knowledge working with the following is desirable:

• Large diesel engines including gearbox and clutch assemblies.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Less than 48V DC systems.
• Cranes.
• Excavators.
• Lorry loaders.
• Experience within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working outside provide mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and marine support to assigned areas, assisting in the resolution of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical engineering-related situations as they arise.
• Manage defined work programmes, servicing, and repair works to meet set objectives for a defined fleet of workboats and land-based plant.
• Under supervision, produce recommendations to minor problems undertaking design where appropriate. Apply a working knowledge of statutory obligations, heritage and environmental requirements plus Canal & River Trust policies, principles & standards to the delivery of work.
• Supervise third party works when required to delegated levels. With guidance, manage accounts for costs.  
• Where a vacancy arises, participate where agreed in the standby rota to support delivery of customer service defined standards and reaction to emergency situations faults and breakdowns.
• Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Complete point of work risk assessments and adjust work methods where appropriate. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Time served apprentice trained or City and guilds level 3 Mechanical / NVQ level 3 minimum (or similar level) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline, Certification required.
• An understanding of Health & Safety within site work and have a good knowledge of appropriate mechanical and/or electrical regulations.
• Hydraulic installation / maintenance experience desirable. 
• Authorised Person in 1 of the following areas (preferably both): Mechanical or Electrical - Learning Event VEEN024.
• Relevant valid competency for use of plant/tools and equipment to maintain the canal/river environment.
• Willing to actively participate in meetings, training, planning, initiatives etc.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate by verbal and written skill communication.
• Excellent time keeping essential and working effectively as part of a team or alone.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.
• IPAF and confined space trained desirable but not essential.

To Apply:  click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines.  

What We Offer

In addition to your annual salary of Â£27,000, we also offer a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here. 

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust.

We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of. All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.