M&E Technician - Field Maintenance for Heritage Waterways

Canal and River Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national charity is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to support the maintenance and repair of vital waterway infrastructure. The role demands expertise in fault finding of electrical and mechanical systems, particularly in hydraulic applications. Candidates should be proactive about ensuring safety standards, and will benefit from in-house training in hydraulic systems. A full driving license and experience with electrical systems is essential for supporting operations across the UK's waterways. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive contributory pension scheme

25 days paid holiday

Flexible home working options

Access to wellbeing counselling

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in planned maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of control systems and hydraulic machinery.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are met while working.
• Engage with volunteers for task completion.
• Utilize CMMS for maintenance records.
• Assist contractors with maintenance tasks.
• Provide reactive support to operational issues.
• Engage in research to resolve technical problems.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Communication skills

Education

STEM subjects in GCSE

Higher Education or equivalent experiential qualifications

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Software

Electrical equipment

Job description

A leading national charity is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to support the maintenance and repair of vital waterway infrastructure. The role demands expertise in fault finding of electrical and mechanical systems, particularly in hydraulic applications. Candidates should be proactive about ensuring safety standards, and will benefit from in-house training in hydraulic systems. A full driving license and experience with electrical systems is essential for supporting operations across the UK's waterways. Competitive salary and benefits offered.