Waterway Craft Operative — Heritage Maintenance

Canal & River Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,338 - 30,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday

Free access to specialist counselling

Store discounts

2 days paid volunteering leave

Free fishing facilities

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Craft Operative to maintain and improve canal infrastructure. You will undertake repairs and refurbishments while working with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess joinery skills and a valid UK driving license. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £28,154 and includes benefits such as a DC pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing plant and equipment in a construction environment.
• Capable of undertaking various maintenance tasks to specified standards.
• Ability to measure, cut, and join using joinery skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on waterway infrastructure.
• Use machinery and tools according to defined safety standards.
• Respond promptly to customer queries, including emergencies.

Skills

Joinery expertise

Maintenance skills

Plant/equipment handling

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

Chainsaw

Hand power tools

Forklift

Job description

A leading charity organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Craft Operative to maintain and improve canal infrastructure. You will undertake repairs and refurbishments while working with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess joinery skills and a valid UK driving license. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £28,154 and includes benefits such as a DC pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.