River maintenance and emergency response operative Team member 2 - 24250

1
South East
South Holmwood
South Holmwood Depot
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£20,064
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.

You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.

As a member of our Field Operations Team, you will represent the organisations front line response to flooding and pollution incidents. You will be maintaining rivers and repairing our defences to provide a high standard of flood protection to our communities. You will be expected to work efficiently, safely and to a high standard often working within Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations.

This hands-on role involves:
• Working together as a team and being outside in all weathers
• Using a variety of tools and equipment and operation of plant and equipment to complete tasks
• Responding to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising, deploying sandbags, temporary barriers, mobile pumps and pollution equipment
• Producing dynamic risk management and unplanned risk management documentation
• Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, including tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), vehicles and plant
• Communicating with customers, landowners, partners, members of the public and colleagues
You will be working as part of the Mole and South London Field team is based at the Holmwood Depot, RH5 4QH near Dorking.

We carry out a maintenance programme on rivers and watercourses in (insert location) responding to environmental incidents, such as flooding and pollution, both day and night. We also work across the country when other areas need assistance responding to environmental incidents.
• You should have the necessary practical ability and an understanding in environmental awareness as well as a hands-on approach
• An understanding of site health and safety requirements would be an advantage
• Able to carry out tasks and answer queries effectively
• Competent using IT devices, such as an iPad, and willing to learn our in-house systems
• Undertake specialist training as and when required
• Literacy and numeracy skills are required
• Some experience in asset operation or maintenance/incident response/use of equipment/tools is an advantage, however full training will be provided. More important is having a positive “can do” attitude.
• A full UK driving license
We are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

This role attracts additional payments for overtime/being on standby/taking part in a duty roster. Other benefits include a generous pension scheme/driver’s allowance/mobile phone/iPad for business purpose/supply of all required PPE and when available a badged vehicle for business use.

You will be welcomed into the team and given the training/support needed. This involves completion of the Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship resulting in a professional qualification.

The role will be based at our Holmwood Depot near Dorking, and attracts a London Weighting of £1,873 per annum

For further details please contact Matt Barker on 07770 796161 or by email on matthew.barker@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interview dates to be confirmed.

02/10/2022, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Achieves Results
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.

You will occasionally 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 ongoing issue. What information did you need to consider and what were the alternatives to the solution you chose?
Works in Teams
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.

Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
It's essential that you're able to works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals. Tell us about a successful team you have been part of and why you think it worked so well.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.

Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
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 Licence
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.