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Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Maintenance Technician to join our Estates & Placemaking team. This role will be based in the Caledonian Canal region due to the requirements of job, with a flexible base of Inverness/Fort Augustus/Corpach areas being the most suitable locations. You will support the Estates Team in delivering a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across the entire Scottish Canals network, working in and around a diverse range of properties including residential, operational and commercial buildings as well as top rated visitor attractions.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £30,069 (Band C) plus £850 Outdoor Working Allowance. Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Support the Facilities Manager to deliver a comprehensive Planned Maintenance —–Programme in relation to property related works across the Scottish Canals Estate
Support the Facilities Manager and wider business by delivering a robust reactive maintenance service across all areas of the Scottish Canals Estate, carrying out property and building related repairs as well as undertaking minor installations and upgrades where required
Provide support to other Scottish Canals teams where required, in managing Estates Properties and associated Property equipment and infrastructure to required standards

Qualifications and knowledge required:

Property/Building trade City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level V (HNC) In Construction Practice
Certification in PAT, PASMA & MEWPs advantageous but not essential
Current Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge of traditional construction methods and materials, knowledge and understanding of layouts, drawings, and schematics
Awareness of current legislation and Compliance requirements relating to property, installations and maintenance
Familiarity of Property Planned Maintenance regimes, timescales, and scheduling
Understanding of Risk Assessment procedures and Point of Work permits and processes

Skills and experience required:

Previous experience of carrying out cyclical inspections, planned maintenance, minor project installations, fault finding, and reactive repairs
Previous experience of working in a diverse range of properties including Residential, Commercial, Leisure/Retail and Operational facilities
Experience of repairs and maintenance on buildings using traditional construction methods
Working within a fast-paced environment, to meet tight timescales
Working within a small team, with regular engagement with various departments and stakeholders
Lone working procedures
Basic First Aid
Skilled in the use IT equipment and associated systems – Laptop, tablet, mobile phone, email, CAFM/Asset management systems, certification/report writing

Qualities & abilities required:

Work planning/scheduling and excellent time management
Comfortable working within a team, and equally confident working on own initiative
Excellent communication skills to be able interact with a wide range of personalities and stakeholders across all business areas, including colleagues and front facing customers/public
Competence in the operation and maintenance of plant/tools and equipment used to fulfil the objectives of the role
Excellent problem solver with diligent fault-finding skills with ability to determine underlying causes of repeated electrical issues

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Application Deadline: Monday 24/03/2025