Senior Lock Keeper

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a dedicated individual for operational duties involving lock gates and sluices at Cardiff Bay. Working closely with the Barrage Engineering team, the successful candidate will ensure safe and effective operations. The role requires shift work, including nights and weekends, and demands a commitment to teamwork. This is a full-time permanent position that offers a 10% shift allowance based on salary.

Qualifications

• Commitment to teamwork and ability to adapt.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of lock gates, sluices, and fish pass.
• Liaise with the Barrage Engineering team.
• Ensure safe systems of work on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Job description

Following the construction of Cardiff Barrage in 1999, Cardiff Harbour Authority was created to run, operate and maintain the Barrage under the Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993.

About the job

Reporting to the Shift Manager within a team environment, you will be responsible for ensuring the operation of lock gates, sluices and fish pass as part of the Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993. In addition you will be responsible for the effective operation of Pont y Werin Bridge.

You will be required to liaise with the Barrage Engineering team to ensure effective operation of the Barrage and Pont y Werin. In addition you will be responsible for ensuring safe systems of work operate on site.

What We Are Looking For From You

You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to team work and have a flexible attitude. You will be expected to work a shift rota to include nights, weekends and Bank Holiday working.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Shift working is a requirement of this post for which a shift allowance of 10% of salary is payable.

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Job Category Harbour Authority

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent