Canal Associates - Fort William
Scottish Canals, Fort William, Highland
Canal Associates - Fort William
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Scottish Canals, Fort William, Highland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 25 Jan | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2534bee64cdf4f4a8ee0c315496e0ede
Full Job Description
Scottish Canals are responsible for the management and development of five Scottish canals; we are custodians of bridges, buildings, locks, The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and 19 water supply reservoirs in locations across Scotland. We are currently seeking cheerful, positive, and outgoing people to join our seasonal team as a Canal Associate. This is a great role for people who love nature and the outdoors, enjoy meeting new people, being out and about in the fresh air, and who want to learn new skills! You ll meet an incredible variety of people, have the chance to experience something truly unique, work as a team, and spend time in some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country. You ll be provided with a uniform and company mobile phone. You will receive full training for the role through our in house training scheme. You ll be meeting and engaging with members of the public, sharing information and answering questions, keeping the canal safe and tidy. Key Duties Include:
- To demonstrate a commitment to support the delivery of the Scottish Canals vision and Caledonian Canal Business objectives.
- Working with boating customers, to deliver excellent customer service & care.
- Assisting with operating lock gates, bridges and managing water levels.
- Ensuring excellent H&S recording using digital Apps on company devices.
- Assisting with the operating mowers, strimmer s, and other ground care equipment to carry out routine vegetation management.
- Assist, where required, utilising a variety of hand tools to carry out minor maintenance works as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely records as required.
- Perform manual labour in line with H&S Safe system of work business manual., This role attracts an hourly rate of 12.13 ( 12.60 from 1st April). You will work on a rolling rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.
Experience of working within relevant operational environment e.g., customer service, vegetation management and general asset management. - Basic DIY and maintenance skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with other team members and members of the public to allow for the efficient operation of the waterway.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic element of computer skills, email, Microsoft word.
- Full Driving licence
Scottish Canals Corpach 12.60 per hour
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Scottish Canals
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