Team Member 2a - 13669
1
West Midlands
Smethwick
Halfords Lane Depot, Smethwick, B66 1EL
Team Member 2
Permanent
Operational Delivery
£18,676
Field Operations maintains watercourses and flood defences that contributes to whole asset management life cycle. The work we deliver protects people and property from flooding and plays a vital role in protecting wildlife and the environment.
As a Team Member 2 you will primarily work outdoors using tools and machinery that you will have received training for. You will use an iPad on a daily basis to record work activity and information.
As a category one first responder you will have an incident response role which means you will be required to respond to flooding and environmental incidents 24/7 while on duty.
As a Team Member 2 you will primarily work outdoors using tools and machinery that you will have received training for. You will use an iPad on a daily basis to record work activity and information.
As a category one first responder you will have an incident response role which means you will be required to respond to flooding and environmental incidents 24/7 while on duty.
The team is based in Smethwick, West Midlands and we work across the Birmingham & Black Country areas serving a very diverse community, the role is physical and can be demanding and will involve asset maintenance, conveyance work, minor construction projects and emergency works for incident response.
A full driving licence is required. You will be working outside in all weathers so you will need a positive attitude, be fit and enthusiastic with a keen understanding of wildlife and the environment, using various power tools and machinery will be required so some experience will be useful, full training will be provided which you will be required to undertake.
The Environment Agency has an emergency response role to attend to flooding and pollution incidents and you will be committed to take part in a 24/7 standby rota.
The Environment Agency has an emergency response role to attend to flooding and pollution incidents and you will be committed to take part in a 24/7 standby rota.
Everyone starting a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support to succeed.
In return for your commitment you will enjoy a range of benefits including contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance, you will be provided with uniform and full P.P.E. required to do your job, training will be provided to help you progress in your role. There will be and opportunity to complete the Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship.
For further information please contact the Team Leader harvey.twivey@environment-agency.gov.uk
In return for your commitment you will enjoy a range of benefits including contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance, you will be provided with uniform and full P.P.E. required to do your job, training will be provided to help you progress in your role. There will be and opportunity to complete the Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship.
For further information please contact the Team Leader harvey.twivey@environment-agency.gov.uk
05/01/2020, 23:55 hours
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Full driving licence required, B+E Towing would be an advantage.
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.