Outdoor Craft Operative: Carpentry & Canal Infrastructure

Canal & River Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Increasing holiday entitlement

Employee benefits brochure

Job summary

Canal & River Trust invites applications for a Craft Operative (Carpentry bias) to help maintain and repair canal infrastructure across the London & South East region. The role includes fitting and refurbishing lock gates, working with specialist teams, and contributing to safety and heritage standards.

The position operates on annualised hours with a 37-hour week, travel across the region, and a 24-hour standby rota.

Qualifications

• Practical construction experience and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• H&S competencies and/or valid certifications for plant, tools and equipment.
• Full and current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out outdoor maintenance and repairs to canal infrastructure.
• Use masonry and joinery to refurbish and repair assets.
• Read and apply technical drawings and specs for construction activities.
• Operate tools and machinery safely with PPE and proper materials usage.
• Maintain equipment and workspace to high standards.
• Respond to customer queries and emergencies with care.
• Support and guide volunteers, fostering a positive environment.
• Travel regionally to support priority construction projects.

Skills

Practical construction experience

Read technical drawings

H&S competencies

UK driving licence

Education

Trade relevant apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2)

Tools

Chainsaws and site plant

Job description

Canal & River Trust invites applications for a Craft Operative (Carpentry bias) to help maintain and repair canal infrastructure across the London & South East region. The role includes fitting and refurbishing lock gates, working with specialist teams, and contributing to safety and heritage standards.

The position operates on annualised hours with a 37-hour week, travel across the region, and a 24-hour standby rota.