3075 - Mechanical Fitter - Field MEICA Team
1
South East
Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury Depot Site (Leasehold Land)
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£26,869
You must be physically fit and able to perform the duties. This requires manual handling of bulky components in remote, hard to access places. Also the use of vibrating hand tools in various environments.
Boat work is a regular requirement, training will be given. Confined space working may be a requirement periodically, where appropriate training is provided.
Good inter-personal / communications skills are essential; you'll regularly interface with members of the public and our professional partners.
The daily hours of work are 07.30 – 16.20 (summer working), 07.30 – 16.00 (winter working) with 30 minutes for lunch. This team works a 9 day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day).
The daily work could be anywhere along the length of the Thames and surrounding catchment areas.
You'll be required to pair up to take part in our 24/7 – 365 “Duty Fitter” standby roster and be prepared to be called out at any time. This means 7 days & nights on call once every four or five weeks.
Boat work is a regular requirement, training will be given. Confined space working may be a requirement periodically, where appropriate training is provided.
Good inter-personal / communications skills are essential; you'll regularly interface with members of the public and our professional partners.
The daily hours of work are 07.30 – 16.20 (summer working), 07.30 – 16.00 (winter working) with 30 minutes for lunch. This team works a 9 day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day).
The daily work could be anywhere along the length of the Thames and surrounding catchment areas.
You'll be required to pair up to take part in our 24/7 – 365 “Duty Fitter” standby roster and be prepared to be called out at any time. This means 7 days & nights on call once every four or five weeks.
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.
The profile demands fine attention to detail to ensure Agency assets are performing at optimum efficiency and reliability.
We have a vacancy to join the team based at our Sunbury on Thames depot.
The profile demands fine attention to detail to ensure Agency assets are performing at optimum efficiency and reliability.
We have a vacancy to join the team based at our Sunbury on Thames depot.
You'll need to have a mechanical professional qualification, a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to fault finding, able to receive instruction and be a “team player”. A driving licence is essential as the team covers a large area across the south east of England and you are expected to work wherever the business requires. You'll be required to use I.T. systems and associated hardware.
A medical will have to be passed before employment can commence.
A licence to drive H.G.V’s would be useful, but not essential.
A medical will have to be passed before employment can commence.
A licence to drive H.G.V’s would be useful, but not essential.
Closing Date: 6th March 2017 at 23:55 hours
You'll be issued with a badged vehicle (typically a large Transit type panel van) and be able to park it safely and legally at home.
For further information contact; David Platt at david.platt@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th March 2017
You'll be issued with a badged vehicle (typically a large Transit type panel van) and be able to park it safely and legally at home.
For further information contact; David Platt at david.platt@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th March 2017
06/03/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Assets Management
Hands on mechanical, hydraulic, electronic maintenance
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Working in various locations & environments, in all weather, sometimes alons. Often interfacing with general public.
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Trouble shooting and fault finding.
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.