Job Description Join Our Team: Seasonal Waterway Operative Wales & South West (April - October 2026)nnnnNavigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.nnnnJoin the Canal & River Trust as a Waterway Operative and play a vital role in maintaining and improving our beautiful waterways across the Wales & South West region primarily around Gloucester & Diglis. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where youll carry out maintenance and repair works, operate locks and bridges, and provide excellent customer service to visitors.nnWorking Hours & LocationnnThis role follows an annualised hours system, including 5 days out of 7, 50 hours per week (could be weekends and statutory holidays). You will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team providing emergency cover. Youll be based at either our Diglis/Gloucester depot and travel across the South West region, with occasional support in other areas. nnKey ResponsibilitiesnnntCarry out outdoor maintenance and repair of canal infrastructurentOperate locks, bridges, and other waterway assets safely and efficientlyntImprove towpaths and waterside areas, including repairs and litter removalntDeliver excellent customer service to visitors and boatersntWork collaboratively with volunteers to achieve high-quality resultsntPlan and prepare for tasks, ensuring correct tools and materials are availablentUphold Canal & River Trust values and behaviours in all activitiesnnnAbout younnIf you enjoy practical, physical work in all weathers, value nature and the environment, and want to make a real difference to local communities, this could be the perfect role for you. Full training provided, including boat handling and asset operation.nnSkills & QualificationsnnntStrong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality workntExcellent communication and customer service skills youll be the face of the Trust on our waterwaysntBasic literacy and numeracy ntExperience in manual, construction, or outdoor environments is advantageous ntAbility to work to schedules and plans effectivelyntBasic IT skills comfortable using mobile devices and appsntFull and current UK driving licencennnnnContact & ApplicationnnIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.nnWhat We OffernnWe offer a starting salary of 25,115 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. nnLearn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefitsnnIND MP
Job Title
Seasonal Waterway Operative