Helmsman

Love working outdoors? Have a love of all things water? We are looking for someone to move and operate our boats across the country within the canal network and are currently recruiting into the position of Helmsman.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

This role will be operating canal boats outdoors, and so it’s important that you enjoy all weathers. There will also be a physical element to this job including operating the canal locks. This role will require periods of working away overnight and some unsociable hours.

Responsibilities:

• Working in and around our canals transporting boats from one location to another

• Operating locks up and down the canal

• Carry out boat checks to ensure the boat is ready and fit for use

• Use technology to communicate with the office regarding jobs and workload

• Representing our company whilst interacting with visitors to the canal and volunteer groups

• Lone working in line with our company lone working policy

• Operating our boats for clients across the country on a range of civil engineering projects

Essential:

• Must have a valid UK driving licence as you will be expected to drive company vehicles

• Experience of moving & operating canal boats

Desirable:

• Helmsman License

• CSCS

• First Aid

Salary depending on experience. You will be paid by the hour.

Full time working hours 7am-5pm with a total of 1-hour unpaid breaks.

Overtime may be available including weekends.

The position can be available as employed or on a self-employed basis. If the position is taken on a self-employed basis, please note the company benefits will not apply.

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• Private dental insurance

Experience:

• Helmsman: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• Helmsman/ RYA/ Boat Masters Certificates (required)