Multiskilled Technician - Outdoor Maintenance & Fault Repair

Scottish Canals

Dochgarroch

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave + 6 holidays

Health cash plan

Pension with 10% employer contribution

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Job summary

Scottish Canals is recruiting a Multiskilled Technician for our Dochgarroch or Forth William hubs. You will handle planned maintenance, breakdown response, fault diagnosis, repairs, and improvements across a range of canal assets.

The role requires an apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Hydraulic disciplines and an HNC, with cross-disciplinary training available. The position is permanent, offering a salary from £36,776 to £40,187 (Band D) plus an 11.25% Variable Hours allowance and

Qualifications

Recognised electrical/mechanical/hydraulic apprenticeship.
HNC or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic discipline.
Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

Deliver planned maintenance and breakdown response across canal assets.
Investigate faults, repair and implement improvements.
Produce recommendations after inspections and fault investigations.
Provide asset condition monitoring and reporting.
Follow health and safety standards and contribute to risk assessments.
Document maintenance activities using asset management systems and Microsoft Office.
Assist with works planning and resource prioritisation.
Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.