Craft Operative

Join Our Team: Craft OperativeCarpentry generalist opportunityNavigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and to welcome a newCraft Operative (Carpentry)to our team. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact by helpingmaintainand enhance our beautiful canal on locks bridges aqueducts towpaths and more-preserving these historic assets for everyone to Servicesteam delivers the essential onthegroundwork that keeps our waterways running - from planned maintenance and construction projects to emergency repairs and heritage restoration. They combine skilled trades practical knowhow and a real passion for the outdoors to repair infrastructure respond to urgent issues and look after theplacescommunities love. Their work makes a visible difference every single Hours & TravelThis role works under anannualised hours systemand typicallyoperates5 days out of 7 which may include weekends and statutory holidays. At times operational demands may require working more than 5 days within a 7day will also be part of a24hour operational standby rota providing emergency cover when needed. New starters will only join the oncall rota once they are fully trained and confident in the based out of Fradley Junction this role will require regular travel across the West Midlands region and support other regions when required. The majority of the teams work is concentrated south of Fradley junction in Litchfield Birmingham Coventry Leamington will include the Birmingham Canal Navigations Coventry Canal Oxford Canal Upper Trent & OverviewAs a Craft Operativeyoullundertake essential construction work andhelpmaintainand repairvitalcanal infrastructure fit and refurbish lock gates and collaborate with specialist teams. Your work will support our commitment to safety heritage and environmental standardsand help keep canals open and ResponsibilitiesCarry out outdoor maintenance and repairs to canal infrastructure. Use construction skills including masonry work and joinery to refurbish and repair assets. Interpret and apply technical drawings and specifications to guide construction activities. Operate tools and machinery safely and responsibly ensuring proper use of PPE and materials. Maintain equipment and workspace to high standards. Respond to customer queries and emergencies with care and professionalism. Support and guide volunteers fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Travel regionally to support priority construction YouWe welcome individuals with practical skills and a willingness to learn. Whether you come from a building orspecialismbackground your experience and enthusiasm will help you thrive in this & QualificationsTrade relevant apprenticeship or equivalentqualification( & GuildsorNVQ Level2). Practical construction experience including safe operation of tools and equipment such as chainsaws and site plant. Possession of H&S competencies and/or valid assessed certifications for the safe and effective use of plant tools and equipment. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Full and current UK driving & ApplicationIf you have any questions feel free to reach out to us encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable We OfferWe offer a starting salary of28154 with opportunities for progression. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme increasing holiday entitlement and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits check out our brochure here:EVP - 1(