Construction Work, Jobs in Wincanton, Som (with Salaries)

Waterway Operative
Canal & River Trust —Stourton
- £26,315 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
7d
360 Driver / Excavator Operative
Sphere Solutions —Gillingham
- £23 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
Health and Safety and Training Officer
Valmiera Glass UK Ltd —Sherborne
- Up to £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
Working Foreman/woman - General builder / Carpenter
Build by Sets Ltd —Bruton
- £45,000 - £54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Management
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
Product Testing Administrator
Valmiera Glass UK Ltd —Sherborne
- £25,974 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Analysis skills
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Trainee Carpenter
Loft Living Conversions Ltd —Bath
- £90 - £105 a day
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
Quick apply
13d
Construction labourer (roofing)
Rowsell Roofing Limited —Yeovil
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Driving
- Power tools
- Free parking
Quick apply
Telehandler Operator
Sphere Solutions —Shaftesbury
- £21 an hour
- Temporary
- Driving
- In-person
- Commercial driving
Quick apply
Apprentice Roofer
Davey Roofing Southern Ltd —Yeovil
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Power tools
- Construction experience
Quick apply
12d
Production ERP Key User
Valmiera Glass UK Ltd —Sherborne
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- English
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Quick apply
12d
Painter and Decoration for 3-6 months
Adonai Lettings Ltd —Wincanton
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Temporary
- Driving
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Groundworkers
Saxon Civils Ltd —Wincanton
- £18 - £23 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
Sales Correspondent
Valmiera Glass UK Ltd —Sherborne
- £29,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Sick pay
Quick apply
7d
General Labourer
Jones Building Group —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
11d
Self Employed Experienced Groundworker
Rose Engineering —Sherborne
- £21 - £23 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Travel
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Timber Building Erector / Installer
Custom Timber Buildings Ltd —Yeovil
- £12.71 - £14.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
Quick apply
Banker Mason
Wolff Stone Limited —Shepton Mallet
- £13 - £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Site Manager
Sureserve —Yeovil
- Up to £42,500 a year
- IT
- Construction experience
Quick apply
Roofer
Stocker roofing ltd —Evercreech
- £31,200 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Lecturer in Construction Skills
Coastland College —Dorchester
- £31,363 a year
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
12d

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Waterway Operative

Canal & River Trust -
Stourton

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Job details

Full-time
£26,315 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Numeracy
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Join Our Team: Waterway Operative – West Midlands

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Join the Canal & River Trust as a Waterway Operative and play a vital role in maintaining and improving our beautiful waterways across the West Midland regions waterway network primarily focused on Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stourbridge Canal and Dudley Canals. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you’ll carry out maintenance and repair works, operate locks and bridges, work with Volunteers and provide excellent customer service to visitors.
This role follows an annualised hours system, including 5 days out of 7 (could be weekends and statutory holidays). You will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team providing emergency cover. You’ll be based at Stewponey Wharf, Stourton, DY75AA depot traveling across the West Midlands region, with occasional support in other areas.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows an annualised hours system, including 5 days out of 7 (could be weekends and statutory holidays). You will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team providing emergency cover. You’ll be based at Stewponey Wharf, Stourton, DY75AA depot traveling across the West Midlands region, with occasional support in other areas.
Key Responsibilities

Carry out outdoor maintenance and repair of canal infrastructure.
Operate locks, bridges, and other waterway assets safely and efficiently.
Improve towpaths and waterside areas, including repairs and litter removal.
Deliver excellent customer service to visitors and boaters.
Work collaboratively with volunteers to achieve high-quality results.
Plan and prepare for tasks, ensuring correct tools and materials are available.
Uphold Canal & River Trust values and behaviours in all activities.

About you
If you enjoy practical, physical work in all weathers, value nature and the environment, and want to make a real difference to local communities, this could be the perfect role for you. Full training provided, including boat handling and asset operation.
Skills & Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
Excellent communication and customer service skills – you’ll be the face of the Trust on our waterways.
Basic literacy and numeracy.
Experience in manual, construction, or outdoor environments is advantageous.
Ability to work to schedules and plans effectively.
Basic IT skills – comfortable using mobile devices and apps.
Full and current UK driving licence.

Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
We offer a starting salary of £26,315 with opportunities for progression. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.
Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits
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Our values
We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.

At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us

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