4249 - MEICA Field Team Member
1
East Midlands
Kettering
Kettering Depot
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering
£26,869
We currently have a position available for an experienced MEICA professional in the area. The position is based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
You will:
Work in the Field on Mechanical and Electrical structures both as routine maintenance and breakdown repair.
You will also be required to work with and supervise our frame work contractors
Co-ordinate a programme of planned preventative maintenance on our assets.
The post is both field and office based.
You will also have MEICA technical support from our Supra Area MEICA team.
You will:
Work in the Field on Mechanical and Electrical structures both as routine maintenance and breakdown repair.
You will also be required to work with and supervise our frame work contractors
Co-ordinate a programme of planned preventative maintenance on our assets.
The post is both field and office based.
You will also have MEICA technical support from our Supra Area MEICA team.
Field MEICA are one of the Area Field Teams and ensure the Area assets are maintained and inspected to the work schedules produced by the Area MEICA team for the Site Responsible Officers. The MEICA Field Team provides a maintenance service to the business for mechanical, hydraulic & low voltage electrical assets (Locks, weirs, other flood prevention structures). It is a bespoke role for specific assets within the catchment
Previous experience in a mechanical or electrical engineering role is essential.
Strong problem solving skills and experience
Confidence in using a range of IT systems to keep work programmes on track.
You will have either current mechanical or electrical qualifications.
You will be strong at managing relationships with different contractors
Excellent health and safety track record and awareness
Strong team working skills.
Strong problem solving skills and experience
Confidence in using a range of IT systems to keep work programmes on track.
You will have either current mechanical or electrical qualifications.
You will be strong at managing relationships with different contractors
Excellent health and safety track record and awareness
Strong team working skills.
Closing Date: 23rd March 2017 at 23:55 hours
Please note that due to the nature of the work required, suitable applicants would have to live within the catchment in which they work to reduce travel or potential call out time. All of the MEICA field team work to a 1 in 5 standby rota
Please contact Field MEICA Team Leader, Russell Gillet on or further information about this vacancy or email: Russell.gillett@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please note that due to the nature of the work required, suitable applicants would have to live within the catchment in which they work to reduce travel or potential call out time. All of the MEICA field team work to a 1 in 5 standby rota
Please contact Field MEICA Team Leader, Russell Gillet on or further information about this vacancy or email: Russell.gillett@environment-agency.gov.uk
23/03/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
MEICA - Maintenance and work management systems
Demonstrate delivery of works including the repair, installation, routine design, inspection, test and maintenance of equipment to ensure MEICA statutory obligations and engineering standards are met.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
The role regularly requires you to solve problems, provide examples of problems you've solved, how you did that and the difference it made
Health and Safety Management
Demonstrate a strong approach to health and safety, giving examples of how your intervention has created a safer working environment
Works in Teams
Provide an example of where you have worked in a team to complete a specific aim. In particular where the team have been dispersed, how have you ensured team working continued?
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.