Bridgewater Canal Maintenance Worker Manchester, England
Job description
Who are Peel L&P?
When you hear Peel L&P, you may think of MediaCity, the Trafford Centre, the Bridgewater Canal, or Liverpool Waters. But we are much more…
We are an ambitious regeneration and development business which owns and manages property, land and water across the UK. To keep it simple and straightforward, we specialise in large scale mixed-use regeneration schemes, residential, retail industrial & logistics, hospitality & leisure, and low carbon energy projects.
We have been around for quite a while too. Our family ran business was established in 1972 and we strive to make a positive impact on communities and work closely with local Governments to help tackle unemployment, reach net zero carbon targets, solve the housing crisis and level-up the country’s regions to improve the prosperity, climate resilience and health and wellbeing of communities.
We’ve accelerated our action towards addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, and our five-year sustainability plan is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We were also the first company in the UK to third party verify buildings as net zero carbon, as defined by the UK Green Building Council.
We see possibility. We deliver transformation.
So, what are we looking for?
Bridgewater Canal Company are owners and operator of a busy inland waterway, used mainly for recreational purposes and we have a new opportunity for a new Maintenance worker to join our Bridgewater canal team.
The main duty of the role is to carry out routine maintenance tasks along the length of the canal as part of our direct labour force. This will include working with contract labour as required and may also include work on other projects within the Peel group of companies.
To be successful in this role, you will need to hold the below, essential skills/ experience:
· Driving Licence.
· Teamwork.
· Ability to follow instruction.
· Good knowledge of building and construction methods.
· Good communication skills.
· Basic IT skills – Word – Excel - e-mail.
· Problem solving skills.
· Good attention to detail.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Time management
· Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
· Experience using hand and power tools.
What will you be doing?
Day to day, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance duties, such as canal wall and towpath repairs and assisting with the operation of floating craft and plant (for which training will be provided).
You will also
· Assist with control of water levels within the canal via operation of sluices and overflows.
· Carry out routine vegetation control throughout the canal, such as grass cutting and tree cleaning
· Assist with dredging operations within the canal using in – house floating craft
· Carry out canal inspections- and report faults in a timely manner
· To assist with re-floating sunken boats
· Assisting the enforcement team when required
· Required to work out of hours and be on call
What will you get?
What will you get?
Our belief is that people should be rewarded for hard work, so we offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package to all our team members. From Discretionary Bonus Scheme, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Healthcare Cash Plan - our healthcare cash plan provides reimbursement towards your everyday healthcare costs such as dental & optical, Annual Cycle to Work Scheme & many more wellbeing initiatives!
For more information on this role, please get in touch with our Talent team at Peel L&P, or for more information about Peel L&P please visit our website - https://peellandp.co.uk/
BELONGING – How we address Diversity, Equality and inclusion at Peel L&P
Part of Our People Promise is to encourage a supportive and inclusive culture across the organisation by promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in the workplace. We strive to be representative of the communities we serve, and we want to make sure that new and existing team members have equal opportunities.
This statement reinforces our commitment to give everyone fairness and equality at work.
“We promise that we will treat you fairly and with respect, no matter who you are, what you do for us, how often or where you work. When considering current and potential team members for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, it will be on the basis of your aptitude, performance and ability”.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
