Field Services & Emergency Response Team Members in Solent and South Downs
5
South East
Havant , Romsey , Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham Depot, Romsey Office, Staunton Road Compound, Various
Team Member 1
Permanent
Operational Delivery
As part of our Operations Field Team you'll help to maintain our river and coastal defences to reduce the impact of flooding on people and property.
You'll assist in delivering our routine maintenance programmes by carrying out all types of asset repairs, construction work, grass cutting, weed cutting, tree works and blockage removals.
You'll also be part of an emergency call out rota responding to flooding and environmental incidents. Health Safety and Wellbeing is very important to us so you will follow procedures and complete risk assessments for the work that you undertake.
You'll assist in delivering our routine maintenance programmes by carrying out all types of asset repairs, construction work, grass cutting, weed cutting, tree works and blockage removals.
You'll also be part of an emergency call out rota responding to flooding and environmental incidents. Health Safety and Wellbeing is very important to us so you will follow procedures and complete risk assessments for the work that you undertake.
Our Operations Field Teams are responsible for:-
Delivering annual maintenance programmes for assets that protect properties and infrastructure e.g. flood banks and pumping stations.
Delivering an effective emergency response capability for flooding and environmental incidents.
Health Safety and Wellbeing is very important and you'll need to have a pro active attitude
Delivering annual maintenance programmes for assets that protect properties and infrastructure e.g. flood banks and pumping stations.
Delivering an effective emergency response capability for flooding and environmental incidents.
Health Safety and Wellbeing is very important and you'll need to have a pro active attitude
Ideally you will have previous experience of working outdoors in all weathers.
Experience in any of the following would be an advantage - forestry, landscaping, construction works.
A full UK driving licence is essential as you will need to travel to different sites.
Experience in any of the following would be an advantage - forestry, landscaping, construction works.
A full UK driving licence is essential as you will need to travel to different sites.
Vacancies are currently available in Romsey and Shoreham, but more may become available at other locations across the Solent and South Downs area in Chichester and Seaford depots.
You must live within your team's operational area for any of these roles or be prepared to relocate.
For more information surrounding these posts please contact the Field Team Leaders on:
Romsey: Gareth Bates (0208 4745 861) or email gareth.bates@environment-agency.gov.uk or Nigel Sell (0208 4745 924) or email nigel.sell@environment-agency.gov.uk
Shoreham: John Parsonage (01273 462 166) or email john.parsonage@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications is; 30 December 2016 at 23:55pm
You must live within your team's operational area for any of these roles or be prepared to relocate.
For more information surrounding these posts please contact the Field Team Leaders on:
Romsey: Gareth Bates (0208 4745 861) or email gareth.bates@environment-agency.gov.uk or Nigel Sell (0208 4745 924) or email nigel.sell@environment-agency.gov.uk
Shoreham: John Parsonage (01273 462 166) or email john.parsonage@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications is; 30 December 2016 at 23:55pm
30/12/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
You'll 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 on-going issue.
What information did you need to consider and what were the alternatives to the solution you chose?
Tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an on-going issue.
What information did you need to consider and what were the alternatives to the solution you chose?
Works in Teams
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.
Tell us about a successful team you have been part of and why you think it worked so well.
Health and Safety Management
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?
When have you rectified or reported a potentially harmful situation/practice at work or other setting? What was the outcome?
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.