Mechanical & Electrical Technician (wiring inspection and installation)

TN United Kingdom; Martley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established charity focused on preserving the UK's waterways as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring their safe operation and maintenance. You will be part of a dedicated team, responsible for maintaining vital infrastructure while providing excellent customer service. With a commitment to safety and quality, your expertise will help enhance waterway usage and contribute to the community. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including a company vehicle and pension scheme, while making a difference in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Pension Scheme

Holiday Entitlement

Employee Discounts

Holiday Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer with mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with wiring systems at 400/230/24 volts.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical assets.
• Manage volunteers and ensure safety during works.
• Respond to reactive works promptly to ensure network availability.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Knowledge

Fault Finding

Hydraulic Systems

Communication Skills

Education

C&G2391/2 or equivalent

NVQ3/C&G in Electrical Discipline

Apprentice-trained multi-skilled maintenance engineer

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Mechanical & Electrical Technician (wiring inspection and installation), Martley

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Client:

Canal & River Trust

Location:

Martley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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9

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Purpose

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 vibrant places to work.

There are numerous mechanically and electrically operated pumps, bridges, and locks on our waterways, combining modern technology with historic structures to ensure longevity. These include pumps for water movement, hydraulic systems for bridge/lock operation, and mechanical/electrical actuators for sluices, bridges, and locks.

As a Mechanical & Electrical Technician, you will use your technical expertise to maintain and repair M&E structures, plant, and equipment, safeguarding the network’s reputation as a valued national asset and providing excellent customer service.

Our Gloucester and South West maintenance team seeks a qualified M&E engineer to assist with maintenance activities related to electrical and mechanical assets, especially hydraulics. The role involves isolating power supplies/control panels, fault finding within 400V/240V/24V systems, and fixing potential issues. Many technicians work alone, so you must be qualified to perform these tasks legally.

Applicants should be familiar with mechanical and electrical isolation methods for safe work and capable of fault finding independently. Training and support for continued development will be provided, including CTOP.

Location & coverage

Reporting to Gloucester or Worcester, this role involves regular travel along the regional canal network, with occasional work in other areas of Wales & Southwest. Residing near these areas is essential.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

This role supports the Trust’s goals to improve safety and increase waterway usage. Your skills will help maintain infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Work safely, ensuring safety of others and promoting safe activities.
• Manage volunteers during works, ensuring safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Support maintenance and repairs of structures, automated locks, plant, and equipment, monitoring contractor activities.
• Provide mechanical and electrical support for fault resolution.
• Produce recommendations for minor problems and design changes under supervision.
• Respond to reactive works promptly, ensuring safety and network availability.
• Inspect and report on M&E asset conditions.
• Deliver customer service by operating assets safely and responding to inquiries.
• Display Trust values and behaviors.

About you

The role requires experience as an Electrical Engineer with mechanical knowledge, ideally from water industry, factory, or manufacturing backgrounds involving wiring systems at 400/230/24 volts. You should be adept at fault finding and fixing issues, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.

If you have experience with water plant, pumps, hydraulics, or similar assets, this role may suit you.

Preferred Qualifications:

• C&G2391/2 or equivalent for electrical testing and inspection
• NVQ3/C&G in Electrical Discipline
• Apprentice-trained multi-skilled maintenance engineer
• Additional mechanical/electrical courses advantageous
• At least 3+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer; mechanical experience highly desirable
• Experience with hydraulic systems and fault finding advantageous
• Experience with electrical control panels essential

Skills:

• Knowledge of modern maintenance systems
• Good communication skills
• Full driving license

Safety & Safeguarding:

• Follow health & safety policies, report incidents, assess risks, and use PPE properly.
• Support safeguarding policies to ensure a safe environment for colleagues and visitors.

To apply: Click the "for this job" button, complete the application, and upload your CV.

For questions, contact us.

What We Offer

Salary: £30,000 - £34,500 depending on experience. Benefits include a company vehicle (for work), pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and other employee benefits such as discounts and holiday schemes. Details can be found in the benefits documentation.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.