Principal Depot Liaison Officer - 14330
1
West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield
Lea Marston Depot
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Logistics, Operational Delivery
£28,123
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting the nation against natural threats and hazards? We are looking for someone to manage our stock of mobile flood risk management assets and liaise with national colleagues and our professional partners. In this role, you will plan and manage the day to day running of the Principal Depot at Lea Marston including the secure storage, maintenance and deployment of equipment such as Pumps, Flood Barriers, Sandbag Hoppers, Incident Command Vehicles and Ultra High Volume Pumps.
You will be responsible for making sure work by others is delivered on time, to the right standard and in accordance with our safe systems of work and will maintain an up-to-date asset inventory, logging equipment and its status, and management of movements of deployed assets.
You should understand the Health Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) risks, including but not limited to, maintaining depot standards, safe systems of work, people/ plant interface, using plant and equipment, and protecting the environment. A knowledge of PUWER and LOLER regulations would be preferred but is not essential.
You will be responsible for making sure work by others is delivered on time, to the right standard and in accordance with our safe systems of work and will maintain an up-to-date asset inventory, logging equipment and its status, and management of movements of deployed assets.
You should understand the Health Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) risks, including but not limited to, maintaining depot standards, safe systems of work, people/ plant interface, using plant and equipment, and protecting the environment. A knowledge of PUWER and LOLER regulations would be preferred but is not essential.
The Warwickshire Field Team is based in Lea Marston near Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. We are one of 6 teams in the West Midlands who deliver a maintenance programme on watercourses and respond to flooding and environmental incidents 24/7. We provide advice and support to our colleagues in Asset Performance and other internal functions. We work across the country when called upon to assist other areas in category 1 incident response.
You should demonstrate the ability to deliver results where performance targets are crucial and problems must be resolved quickly. Good organizational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure during incidents is essential. You must understand site health and safety requirements and you’ll need strong people skills to engage others and be comfortable with managing external suppliers, such as equipment maintainers and logistics/transport staff visiting the site.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of CDM working practices and/or other relevant qualifications.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of CDM working practices and/or other relevant qualifications.
Please Contact Matt Chalmers on 07802335010 or email mathew.chalmers@environment-agency.gov.uk
28/02/2020, 23:55 hours
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Health Safety & Wellbeing
In this role you will be expected to manage the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) of those under your leadership. Please tell us about your knowledge and/or experience in this, particularly around applying procedures, promoting a positive HSW culture, monitoring performance and taking action to address or improve HSW.
Achieves Results
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Works in Teams
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Standard UK driving licence - Category B is compulsory. Category B+E would be advantageous and Forklift, Tele-truck or Tele-handler is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
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.