Waterway operative - This is a temporary on going role that could lead to a permanent position.
Overview:
As an Operative most of your working time is spent in the wonderful outdoor environment and your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance, conservation, and improvement of the regions waterway network.
You will work days on a rota basis which could include statutory holidays and some weekend working, you must also be happy to work an on-call rota as required.
Working in and around canals, operating locks, boats, bridges and weirs, your role will be to provide excellent service to a variety of customers and visitors with the Safety of yourself and colleagues and all who use the waterways at the forefront of your mind. Demonstrating pragmatism, your practical mind and approach will solve issues safely as and when they occur.
Responsibilities
Working outside, carry out maintenance and repair works to the waterway infrastructure, to maximise network availability.
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 eg towpath improvement work from repairs to litter removal.
To protect the natural and historic environment associated with the waterways by ensuring their consideration during all works.
Provide a first level of response for reactive works to ensure the safety of customers ...