Field Operations Asset Maintenance and Incident Response Team Member - 20324

3
South East
Maidstone
Yalding Depot
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£20,064
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.

You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.

As a member of our Field Operations Team you will be working on rivers and tidal defences to prevent/respond to flooding/pollution. You will be maintaining rivers and repairing our defences to provide a high standard of flood protection to our communities. You will be expected to work efficiently/safely/to a high standard often working within Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations.

This hands-on role involves:
• Working together as a team and being outside in all weathers
• Using a variety of tools and equipment to carry out tasks such as small projects and operation of plant and equipment;
• Providing response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising, deploying sandbags, temporary barriers, mobile pumps and pollution equipment
• Producing dynamic risk management and unplanned risk management documentation
• Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, including tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), vehicles and plant
• Communicating with customers, land owners, partners, members of the public and colleagues.
You will be working as part of a diverse team of 13. We carry out a maintenance programme on rivers and watercourses in Kent & East Sussex, from Gatwick to Ashford and from Rochester to Crowborough responding to environmental incidents, such as flooding and pollution, both day and night. We also work across the country when other areas need assistance responding to environmental incidents.
• You should have the necessary practical ability and an understanding in environmental awareness as well as a hands on approach
• Some experience in asset operation or maintenance/incident response/use of equipment/tools is an advantage, however full training will be provided. More important is having a positive “can do” attitude.
• You will be trained and supported to contribute to our response to incidents inside and outside of normal working hours
• An understanding of site health and safety requirements would be advantageous
• Literacy and numeracy skills are required
• Have the ability to carry out tasks and answer queries effectively
• Competent in using IT devices, such as an iPad, and willing to learn our in-house systems
• Undertake specialist training as and when required
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone starting in a role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed. This will involve completing the Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship which will result in you obtaining a professional qualification.

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits. This role includes being on standby and taking part in a duty roster, this standby role attracts additional payments.

The role will be based in Yalding Depot and interviews will be held there after the closing date for this position.

For further details please contact David Mackay on 01622 813329 or by email: david.mackay@environment-agency.gov.uk

12/12/2021, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please explain your understanding of Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing when working in a field based team.
Communicates Effectively
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please explain your understanding of Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing when working in a field based team.

Please explain how you would deal with a difficult conversation with a member of the public.
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please give details of a time when you completed a piece of work being part of a team and achieved the results you set out to.
Full UK driving Licence preferred
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.