Operations Field Services Lead Team Member 2 & 3
2
North West
Abbeytown, Kendal , Leyland
Abbeytown Depot, Bridge End Depot, Spurrier House
Lead Team Member 2, Lead Team Member 3
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Within Operations Field Services, you’ll work with and lead teams to manage river and coastal defences, working to counteract the causes of flooding and pollution.
You’ll be the lead team member on sites, ensuring everyone works efficiently and safely delivering routine maintenance for our assets. This physical role involves working outside in all weathers. We undertake a range of activities, from strimming, debris and tree clearance to construction and maintenance.
We act quickly when emergencies occur. You’ll take part in a call out rota, leading teams to respond and operate our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
As an LTM 3 you will be expected to manage and over see contractors and operational systems on behalf of the whole team across Cumbria and Lancashire.
You’ll be the lead team member on sites, ensuring everyone works efficiently and safely delivering routine maintenance for our assets. This physical role involves working outside in all weathers. We undertake a range of activities, from strimming, debris and tree clearance to construction and maintenance.
We act quickly when emergencies occur. You’ll take part in a call out rota, leading teams to respond and operate our assets such as pumps, sluices and flood gates.
As an LTM 3 you will be expected to manage and over see contractors and operational systems on behalf of the whole team across Cumbria and Lancashire.
The Operations Field Service teams are based 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. Organisational skills and ability to work under pressure during incidents are essential. You must understand site health and safety requirements and you’ll need effective communication skills to work with customers and partners. You will also need to coach and encourage others on site.
Ideally you’ll have a level of environmental awareness. Experience with tablet computers and familiarity with mobile technology will be useful.
The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a foundation of practical skills like concreting and minor construction work.
Ideally you’ll have a level of environmental awareness. Experience with tablet computers and familiarity with mobile technology will be useful.
The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a foundation of practical skills like concreting and minor construction work.
The grade rate for this role is £ 20,041 for LTM2 and £22,336 for LTM3
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 01768215911.
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 01768215911.
29/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Coaches Others
Uses variety of methods, including direct instruction, coaching and feedback skills to help others to develop.
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.