Marine Mechanic

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marine Mechanic to join the Lowlands Canals team based in Glasgow or Falkirk (base negotiable). You will manage and maintain a fleet of works vessel and passenger vessels.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £33,833 (Band D). Working hours are variable based on 5 days working and 3 days rest. The post benefits from a variable hours allowance of 11.25% and an outdoor working payment of £850 annually. The role will also participate in a Standby Rota of circa 1 week in 8, which is paid at the rate of £150 per week with a £60/day payment if called out.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

• Maintain a fleet of two Class V Passenger Vessels, ensuring compliance with Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA)
• Maintain a fleet of four Aquatic Weed Harvesters (Models: Berky 6550, 6540, 6520 and Triton 1500)
• Maintain two aquatic weed cutters (Models: Berky 6310 and Weiler)
• Maintain three Tracked Amphibious Weed Cutters (Models: Truxor 5000 range)
• Fleet of Workboats and small work vessels. 

Qualifications and knowledge required:

• Small vessel marine mechanic qualification is desirable.
• Experience in Agricultural engineering, HGV maintenance and automotive maintenance is also desirable.
• Ability to work on “analogue” engines as well as ECU controlled engines.

Skills and experience required:

• Analyse and resolve breakdowns.
• Experience with Hydraulics, including: power supply, pumps, filters, actuators, lines and rams.
• Welding & Fabrication.
• Experience of working with a government regulator e.g. MCA or VOSA

Qualities & abilities required:

• Self-motivated, hardworking, experienced mechanic.
• Can maintain an audit trail of tasks and set realistic goals.
• Can work as part of a team but able to work independently.
• Computer and mobile device literate.

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.