Engineering Technician

Job Purpose:

For those newly qualified, we will endeavour to support you in developing your expertise, knowledge and experience to give you opportunities to enhance your career and work toward accreditation / incorporation and/or chartership. You will benefit from the well-recognised ICE training programme, as well as peer and mentor support. Wherever possible, we will also aim to involve you with other engineering departments in order for you to learn about the various aspects of work we deliver at the Trust. 

Key accountabilities:

• Responsible for prioritisation of defects, development of simple bespoke solutions to identified defects based upon existing standard solutions.
• Undertake site inspections, investigations and monitoring of assets and asset related defects.
• Compose briefs for larger priority project schemes.
• Undertaking a wide variety of civil asset inspections. 
• Provide support to the Trust’s internal teams to maximise opportunity where appropriate.Engaging with the Trust‘s customers & stakeholders to promote a positive image of the Trust and the work it does.
• When required support the engineering team by undertaking length inspections.
• Contribute technical advice during the feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases for projects. This will include, Direct Services, Framework Contractors and Volunteers.
• Where required, be responsible for providing advice in relation to determining solutions to the prioritised list of infrastructure risks and improvements.
• Support the definition of the maintenance, repair and renewal works for delivery by Trust teams and contractors, taking account of, all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
• Support internal and external enquiries associated with the assets. Respond as appropriate by reference to relevant information sources and offer efficient and cost effective recommendations.
• Building relationships with local representatives of partnerships, regulators and stakeholders to protect, maintain, and continually improve levels of service and improve data held by the Trust.
• Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values. 

About you

This role is based with our Asset Management team, and we are looking for someone with engineering experience, has good knowledge and confidence in identifying engineering problems and identifying solutions to those problems. Our successful applicant may previously have worked in roles including asset inspection for similar organisations/consultants and have knowledge of Engineering Design Principals and Works Planning / Prioritisation. 

Technical:

• Education qualification in a relevant technical discipline, i.e. HNC/HND and/or Degree in Civil Engineering or associated discipline. 
• Experience of civil engineering inspection and maintenance; preferably assessing infrastructure risk., beneficial. 
• Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure.
• Practical experience with Microsoft applications and tablet based inspection apps. 

General: 

• Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship). 
• Experience or working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team. 
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts.
• Has a good standard of written and verbal communication and proven ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software e.g. MS Office. Experience of GIS or mapping systems.
• *** Valid driving licence as your work will require you to reach locations not easily reached by public transport. Access to a vehicle is needed.

To Apply:  click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk 

In addition to your annual base salary of £31,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience), we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£390 per month), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. These 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 to 30 days after 5 years.
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters.
• Access 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 etc.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us