M&E Technician & HGV Mechanic – Field Role, Home-Working

Canal & River Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waterways organization is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to support the implementation of improvements for plant and equipment assets. The role requires experience in mechanics or HGV, with opportunities for skill development in electrics. The position involves travel across networks and managing repair works for workboats and equipment while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and paid volunteering leave.

Benefits

Competitive contributory pension scheme

25 days paid holiday, increasing with service

Free fishing facilities

Access to employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum City and Guilds level 3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering certification required.
• Experience with large diesel engines and hydraulic systems is crucial.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations within site work.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and marine support.
• Manage work programmes and servicing for workboats and land-based plant.
• Supervise third-party works as required.

Skills

Mechanical support

Electrical support

Hydraulic systems

Communication skills

Time management

Education

City and Guilds level 3 Mechanical / NVQ level 3

Tools

Diesel engines

Hydraulic installation tools

Job description

A leading waterways organization is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to support the implementation of improvements for plant and equipment assets. The role requires experience in mechanics or HGV, with opportunities for skill development in electrics. The position involves travel across networks and managing repair works for workboats and equipment while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and paid volunteering leave.