M&E Technician HGVMechanic

Location: Milton Keynes Hub the day-to-day of this role requires travel across the London and South East : The post holders will be required to work an annualised hours system which is Monday to Friday. The post holder will be required to work an annualised hours system which includes working a rotad system including statutory holidays and weekends to get our waterways open to our team and opportunityWe are currently looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our growing and diverse teams across the aMechanical & Electrical Technician on our waterway you will play an important role using your technical expertise to assist with the implementation of improving Plant and Equipment Assets within a defined area and will safely and efficiently support the delivery of improvements to equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the inland waterways network.A technical foundation in mechanics / HGV is desired; with the potential to develop your skills in broader electrics via team & coverageThis role will be based from our Operative hubs in Nell Bridgebut with a requirement to travel throughout the regional waterway network to enable site visits and to conduct our canal network here: Canal and River Trust ( our network here: the roleThis role supports Canal & River Trusts aims to improve safety and increase the number of people using the inland waterways skills will be used to maintain workboats and land-based plant which is vital to the core works delivered by the Trust and used to deliver improvements to the waterways and technical knowledge working with the following is desirable: Large diesel engines including gearbox and clutch than 48V DC within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry would be responsibilities: Working outside provide mechanical hydraulic electrical and marine support to assigned areas assisting in the resolution of mechanical hydraulic and electrical engineering-related situations as they arise. Manage defined work programmes servicing and repair works to meet set objectives for a defined fleet of workboats and land-based supervision produce recommendations to minor problems undertaking design where appropriate. Apply a working knowledge of statutory obligations heritage and environmental requirements plus Canal& River Trust policies principles & standards to the delivery of third party works when required to delegated levels. With guidance manage accounts for costs. Where a vacancy arises participate where agreed in the standbyrota to support delivery of customer service defined standards and reaction to emergency situations faults and with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards report incidents accidents and near misses. Complete point of work risk assessments and adjust work methods where youTechnical:Time served apprentice trained or City and guilds level 3 Mechanical / NVQ level 3 minimum (or similar level) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline Certification understanding of Health & Safety within site work and have a good knowledge of appropriate mechanical and/or electrical installation / maintenance experience Person in 1 of the following areas (preferably both): Mechanical or Electrical - Learning Event valid competencyfor use of plant/tools and equipment to maintain the canal/river and confined space trained desirable but not :Willing to actively participate in meetings training planning initiatives be able to clearly and concisely communicate in verbal and written time keeping essential and working effectively as part of a team or driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be you have any questions about the role please contact reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as we offerIn addition to your annual salary30000 - 34500 we can offera competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement and numerous other employee benefits. Further details on our benefits can be found here ( benefits include:Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays) increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years plus holiday purchase working status with hub facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of access to specialist counselling on a range of issues e.g. health financial well-being and domestic to a range of employee benefits including store discounts boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.2 days paid volunteering leave per annum allowing you to volunteer for a local community project fishing facilities across our canal network.