Operations Field Service Team member
6
North West
Abbeytown, Kendal , Leyland
Abbeytown Depot, Bridge End Depot, Spurrier House
Team Member 1
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Within our Operations Field team, you’ll help manage river and coastal defences, working to counteract the causes of flooding and pollution.
Delivering routine maintenance for our assets, you’ll protect properties and infrastructure by maintaining flood defences and river channels. This physical role involves working in a team, outside in all weathers. We undertake a range of activities, from strimming, beach management, debris and tree clearance to construction and maintenance.
We act quickly when floods or environmental emergencies occur, so you’ll take part in an emergency call out rota to respond, operating our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
Delivering routine maintenance for our assets, you’ll protect properties and infrastructure by maintaining flood defences and river channels. This physical role involves working in a team, outside in all weathers. We undertake a range of activities, from strimming, beach management, debris and tree clearance to construction and maintenance.
We act quickly when floods or environmental emergencies occur, so you’ll take part in an emergency call out rota to respond, operating our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
The Operations Field Services team are based at at depots across Cumbria and Lancashire. We deliver a maintenance programme on rivers and watercourse across the area, we 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 incident response and environmental incidents.
We also work across the country when called upon to assist other areas in incident response and environmental incidents.
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 during incidents 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 will be useful.
The ideal candidate will have experience working around plant and machinery and a foundation of practical skills connected to minor construction work.
We would like you to have a good level of environmental awareness and experience with tablet style computers and familiarity with mobile technology will be useful.
The ideal candidate will have experience working around plant and machinery and a foundation of practical skills connected to minor construction work.
The grade rate for this role is £16,608
A full valid driving licence is essential
To find out more or ask any questions, please take a look at the candidate pack or contact Andy Knipe 02030255632 or 01768 215911
A full valid driving licence is essential
To find out more or ask any questions, please take a look at the candidate pack or contact Andy Knipe 02030255632 or 01768 215911
29/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others.
Driving licence 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.