Field Team Member - 7206
2
London
Hanwell
Hanwell Depot
Team Member 1
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£16,775
Hertfordshire and North London (HNL) Area. You'll have what it takes to work in a team to complete our routine work programme and respond to incidents and emergencies as a rostered member of the team. We act quickly when floods occur, so you'll take part in an emergency call out rota. You will be required to provide an emergency response service. Working to counteract the causes of flooding and pollution. Operating our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
This physical role involves being in a team, outside in all weathers. We undertake a range of activities and are required to assist in operating and maintaining assets. You'll assist in delivering maintenance programmes for our flood defences, including tree work and removing blockages/debris to protect properties and infrastructure by maintaining flood defences and river channels. You will be required to clear water course vegetation, riverbank management, strimming, grass cutting and debris/tree clearance.
This physical role involves being in a team, outside in all weathers. We undertake a range of activities and are required to assist in operating and maintaining assets. You'll assist in delivering maintenance programmes for our flood defences, including tree work and removing blockages/debris to protect properties and infrastructure by maintaining flood defences and river channels. You will be required to clear water course vegetation, riverbank management, strimming, grass cutting and debris/tree clearance.
Health and safety is very important and you'll need a positive and flexible attitude when working in a small field team. The teams are based in Hertfordshire, north, east and west London and respond to flooding and environmental incidents both and night.
We work across the country, when called upon, to assist other areas in incident response.
We work across the country, when called upon, to assist other areas in incident response.
You should demonstrate a positive and adaptable approach and a 'can do' attitude as a worthy team player. Good organisational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure during incidents are essential. You must understand site health and safety requirements and you'll need good communication skills to work. We would like you to have a good level of environmental awareness and experience with tablet style computers and familiarity with mobile technology. Ideally the candidate will have experience with plant and machinery and the use of hand tools. You will be experienced with confined space working or be prepared to participate in training for this work. You'll need to be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
Closing date: 31st December 2017 at 23:55 hours
We offer generous benefits including 25 days leave plus 8 statutory public and bank holidays. Opportunities to enhance basic salary with standby and call out payments. We generously contribute into your pension pot. We are committed to diversity and want all our staff to feel valued and respected.
Should you require any further details, please contact Paul Bainbridge at paulj.bainbridge@environment-agency.gov.uk
We offer generous benefits including 25 days leave plus 8 statutory public and bank holidays. Opportunities to enhance basic salary with standby and call out payments. We generously contribute into your pension pot. We are committed to diversity and want all our staff to feel valued and respected.
Should you require any further details, please contact Paul Bainbridge at paulj.bainbridge@environment-agency.gov.uk
31/12/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Can you tell us about a time when you have had to convey information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
You will often be required to use your own initiative to resolve problems, sometimes under pressure during incidents. Tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an on-going issue. What information did you need to consider and what were the alternatives to the solution you chose?
Health Safety & Wellbeing
We are keen that everyone stays safe at work and encourages safe behaviour from others. When have you rectified or reported a potentially harmful situation/practice at work or other setting? What was the outcome?
Full UK Driving License
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.