Work for Scottish Canals

Starting salary: £13,000 pro rata

Start Dates: Various from March - September / October 2012

Locations: Inverness, Fort Augustus, Fort William, Crinan, Falkirk, Glasgow, Grangemouth

In 2012 we are expecting another busy boating season on Scotland's Canals and so we are starting our search for seasonal staff to work along one of Scotland's most beautiful tourist attractions.

We are recruiting a variety of positions from waterways operative for our canals to retail and catering staff for the Falkirk Wheel.

Customer service is key to our business and with that in mind we require welcoming people who enjoy meeting and assisting the public. Previous experience in a frontline customer service role would be ideal as you will be advising tourists and sailors about the local area.

Depending on the role you choose, you could find yourself assisting craft through the locks, carrying out basic maintenance duties of an area nearby, including grass cutting, working as boat crew or serving in the busy café or shop at the Falkirk Wheel.

You will be able to use your own initiative as well as the ability to work as part of a small, friendly team.

We will give you adequate training to ensure you can carry out your role safely and to the best of your ability.

You will be working on a rota, which includes weekends and public holidays. Having access to transport and a full driving licence are essential for some of the more remote locations.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (outlining your choice of location) to:

Crinan:          helen.cunningham@britishwaterways.co.uk

(Please note closing date for Crinan applications is Monday 20th February)

Highlands:    jo.spragg@britishwaterways.co.uk

(Please note closing date for Caledonian applications is Monday 30th January - late applications for Fort Augustus considered until 13th February)

Lowlands:     stacey.forbes@britishwaterways.co.uk

Closing date: Midday 13 February 2012.

British Waterways is an equal opportunities employer and it is our policy to recruit the best person for each vacancy regardless of gender, marital status, ethnic or national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age and we will ensure that there are equal opportunities in all stages of the recruitment process.

We recommend that all candidates with a disability should inform us during the recruitment process to ensure that any reasonable adjustments can be made where applicable.