Seasonal Waterway Patroller

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Waterway Patroller
REPORTS TO: Regional Manager, Senior Engineer, Inspector of Navigation, Engineer, Engineering Technician & Foreman
LOCATION: Based on the Shannon Erne Waterway at Lock 1, Corraquill, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh
WEEKLY PAY: £507.27 per week (pro rata)
CONTRACT DURATION: Seasonal Contract

SUMMARY OF ROLE
Waterways Ireland wishes to recruit a person to assist with lock operations at Lock 1 on the Shannon-Erne Waterway. The successful applicant will provide assistance with the operation of the navigation locks from May to September and may be required to provide cover for other Waterway Patrollers during leave periods at other locations along the Shannon-Erne Waterway.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist vessels moving through lock chambers
Assist with stern and stem lines
Operate lock gates and sluices
Assist the public
Record lock passages
Complete necessary maintenance functions of lock amenity areas and relevant Waterways Ireland buildings
Covering other Waterway Patroller areas during periods of annual leave or any other period as deemed necessary by the area Foreman
Report any lock incidents or accidents immediately to the area Foreman
Complete necessary inspections of Waterways Ireland infrastructure and facilities on a regular basis
Ensure lock area is free from litter at all times
Report any faults to the area foreman without delay
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the line manager or Engineering staff
Comply with and actively promote Waterways Ireland policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.
Complete all training as required by Waterways Ireland within specified timeframes.

CONTACTS WITH:
Staff of Waterways Ireland, Members of the public, Waterway users

SPECIAL CONDITIONS WHICH APPLY:
Working on and around deep water
The above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applicants must demonstrate on their application form how they meet the following Criteria;
Eligibility Criteria:
Possess a full, valid driving licence,
Valid CSR / Safepass card or equivalent
Applicants must possess the Right to Work in relevant jurisdiction. If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to bring original documentation to interview verifying your Right to Work.
Essential Criteria:
Possess effective communication skills,
Possess basic numeracy skills,
Experience of lock operations,
Knowledge of the Health and Safety issues, associated with the operation of lock chambers.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of working in a water-based environment,
Experience of operating craft in a working environment,
Knowledge of the Shannon Navigation Bye-laws (1992),
Experience of working with minimum supervision.

Shortlist Criteria
A shortlist of candidates for interviews will be prepared based on the information contained in the application forms received. It is important that all applicants demonstrate on their application form how, and the extent to which, they satisfy each of the Eligibility, Essential & Desirable criteria specified. Only those candidates who meet the Eligibility Criteria will proceed to the formal short-listing process. Where large numbers of candidates meet the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria then other short-listing techniques may be used to further shortlist candidates.

Reserve Panel
This competition will create a merit-based panel which will last 12 months. Similar opportunities that arise over the next 12 months will be offered to successful applicants in order of merit.