Overview
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.
Job Details
Salary: £32,367 – £35,218
Closing Date: 10/06/2026
Department: Estates
Location: Crinan
Hours per week: 35
About The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Maintenance Technician to join our Estates & Placemaking team. This role will be based in the Crinan Canal region due to the requirements of the job, with a flexible base within the Lochgilphead/Ardrishaig/Crinan 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, with a starting salary of £32,367 (Band C). Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.
Primary Responsibilities
- 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
- Property/Building trade City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level V (HNC) In Construction Practice
- Certification in PAT, Control of Legionella & PASMA 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
- 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
- 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 fulfill 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.
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