Waterway Operative

Morson Talent; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Waterway Operative based in Shoreham-by-Sea. The role involves outdoor maintenance of waterways and much customer interaction, ensuring high conservation standards. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and demonstrate good communication skills. This unique opportunity offers the chance to work primarily in nature while contributing to the improvement of London’s waterways.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence held ideally for 3 years required.
• Evidence of ability to deliver activity to a plan/schedule.
• Experience in manual/construction/outdoor environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair works to the waterway infrastructure.
• Provide customer service through operation of Trust’s assets safely.
• Undertake towpath improvement and litter removal work.
• Work alongside volunteers to deliver high-quality works.
• Assist in planning work to ensure proper resources are used.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service awareness

Basic IT skills

Care in quality of work

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Plant/tools and equipment

Job description

Overview

Waterway Operative - based Southall, London. A valid UK driving licence (held ideally min 3 years) is essential for this role as you will be expected to drive company liveried vehicles. As an Operative most of your working time is spent in our unique and wonderful outdoor environment and your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the London & South East regions waterway network primarily focused on the Grand Union Canal through West London between Rickmansworth and Thames Lock Brentford including the Paddington Arm, ending in Little Venice.

Responsibilities

• Working outside, carrying out general maintenance and repair works to the waterway infrastructure.
• Provide customer service through operation of the Trust’s assets (e.g. locks and bridges) in a safe and timely manner.
• Undertake key duties associated with the maintenance of the waterway and waterside e.g. towpath improvement work from repairs to litter removal.
• Work alongside volunteers to deliver high quality works
• Undertake work in a productive and efficient manner delivering the work to the correct standard and agreed programme.
• Assist in the planning of all work to ensure the correct equipment, materials and plant resources.
• Always display the Trust values and behaviours, linked to professionalism and inclusion.

Technical

• You will demonstrate great care in the quality and standard of your work.
• You will be a good communicator and have excellent customer service awareness - you will be the face of the Canal & River Trust on our waterways and will handle all communication with respect.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent).
• Experience working in manual/construction/outdoor environments, desirable - paid work or as a volunteer (outdoors related, environmental related, customer service etc).
• Experience using of plant/tools and equipment beneficial - training will be given to use appropriate plant/tools to maintain the canal/river environment.

General

• Evidence that you can work or deliver activity to a plan/schedule (can be hourly/daily/weekly).
• Basic IT skills - comfortable with modern handheld mobile devices for making calls, inputting information, and use of mobile applications etc.