Team Member 2 - River Maintenance and Emergency Response Operative - 15649
1
East Midlands
Gainsborough
Gainsborough Depot
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£19,180
Within our Operations Field Teams, you’ll help manage river defences, working to counteract the causes of flooding and pollution.
By maintaining flood defences you’ll protect people, property and infrastructure from flooding. This physical role involves working in a team, outside in all weathers. You'll undertake a range of activities including strimming, debris and tree clearance, construction and asset maintenance. You’ll use plant, equipment and machinery on a regular basis to complete your tasks.
We act quickly when floods or environmental emergencies occur, so you’ll take part in a 24 hour emergency call out rota to respond and operate our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
All new starters will be enrolled onto the Water Environment Worker apprenticeship, which will take around 18 months to complete. On successful completion, you will be able to register as a Technician member of Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
By maintaining flood defences you’ll protect people, property and infrastructure from flooding. This physical role involves working in a team, outside in all weathers. You'll undertake a range of activities including strimming, debris and tree clearance, construction and asset maintenance. You’ll use plant, equipment and machinery on a regular basis to complete your tasks.
We act quickly when floods or environmental emergencies occur, so you’ll take part in a 24 hour emergency call out rota to respond and operate our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
All new starters will be enrolled onto the Water Environment Worker apprenticeship, which will take around 18 months to complete. On successful completion, you will be able to register as a Technician member of Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
Our Operations Field Team is based at Gainsborough Depot, Corringham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1QH. We maintain flood defences across the area and respond to flooding and environmental incidents both day and night. We provide advice and support to our colleagues in Asset Performance, Hydrometrics, Biodiversity and Environment Management. We also work across the country when called upon to assist other areas in flood and environmental incident response.
The ideal candidate will have experience using plant and machinery and a foundation of practical skills like power tool operation and minor construction work. However, this is an entry-level role and an aptitude to learn will be considered.
You should demonstrate a positive adaptable approach and a ‘can do’ attitude as a worthy team player. Good organisational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure are essential. You must understand site health and safety requirements and you’ll need good communication skills to work with customers and partners.
We would like you to have a good level of environmental awareness and experience with tablet style computers and familiarity with mobile technology.
You should demonstrate a positive adaptable approach and a ‘can do’ attitude as a worthy team player. Good organisational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure are essential. You must understand site health and safety requirements and you’ll need good communication skills to work with customers and partners.
We would like you to have a good level of environmental awareness and experience with tablet style computers and familiarity with mobile technology.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and to promoting equality and diversity in all we do. The grade rate for this role is Team Member 2 and a full valid driving licence is essential. You will be required to make your own way to the depot every morning, however a vehicle will be provided when you’re on standby.
You will be expected to participate in our incident response on-call rota to respond to emergencies out-of-hours.
Technical Support for our online application system is only available Monday - Friday. Please note late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
For more information please take a look at the candidate pack or contact Chris Baker (chris.baker@environment-agency.gov.uk).
You will be expected to participate in our incident response on-call rota to respond to emergencies out-of-hours.
Technical Support for our online application system is only available Monday - Friday. Please note late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
For more information please take a look at the candidate pack or contact Chris Baker (chris.baker@environment-agency.gov.uk).
26/10/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Health Safety & Wellbeing
(Please note your answer will be used for interview selection). In this role you will be expected to maintain the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) of yourself and others working with you while operating plant and machinery. Please tell us about a your experience using plant and machinery highlighting how you’ve followed procedures and considered the health, safety and wellbeing of others.
Works in Teams
(Please note your answer will be used for interview selection). In this role you will be working in a team to deliver our work. Please tell us about a team you have been proud to be in and was efficient at achieving its goals. What was your contribution and why was it key to the team’s success?
Field Delivery
(Please note your answer will be used for interview selection). In this role you’ll need to deliver our annual work programme in an efficient, effective, safe and environmentally sensitive manner to the required specification, quality and cost. Please tell us about your experience delivering annual programmes of work to maintain and operate assets or structures.
Full UK driving license required
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.