Operations Field Asset Maintenance and Incident Response Team Member (Suffolk) - 26606
2
East of England
Ipswich
Iceni House
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time, Compressed Hours
Operational Delivery, Risk Management
£21,011
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Operations Field Team in Ipswich, Suffolk.
As a Team Member in our local Field Teams, you will be maintaining our river and flood defence assets and responding to flood and pollution incidents. Working as part of a diverse team you will help carry out routine maintenance, efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
You need to be able to communicate professionally with our partners and members of the public.
This hands-on, physical role involves working as part of a team, whilst being outside in all weathers. You will be involved in a wide range of activities, from grass cutting using strimmers, ROBO and ride on mowing equipment, to clearing debris/blockages, and tree work using chainsaws and chippers. We also carry out machine work so experience of driving tractors / excavators / telehandlers would be advantageous. You will receive training in all the required skills.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Operations Field Teams operates on a 9-day fortnight, in addition to the equivalent of 25 days annual leave and bank holidays that you will receive. Once trained, there will be standby and overtime opportunities available, and therefore scope to enhance the basic salary package.
You will be enrolled on the Water Environment Worker apprenticeship scheme and given support to complete this qualification.
For more information on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
As a Team Member in our local Field Teams, you will be maintaining our river and flood defence assets and responding to flood and pollution incidents. Working as part of a diverse team you will help carry out routine maintenance, efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
You need to be able to communicate professionally with our partners and members of the public.
This hands-on, physical role involves working as part of a team, whilst being outside in all weathers. You will be involved in a wide range of activities, from grass cutting using strimmers, ROBO and ride on mowing equipment, to clearing debris/blockages, and tree work using chainsaws and chippers. We also carry out machine work so experience of driving tractors / excavators / telehandlers would be advantageous. You will receive training in all the required skills.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Operations Field Teams operates on a 9-day fortnight, in addition to the equivalent of 25 days annual leave and bank holidays that you will receive. Once trained, there will be standby and overtime opportunities available, and therefore scope to enhance the basic salary package.
You will be enrolled on the Water Environment Worker apprenticeship scheme and given support to complete this qualification.
For more information on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
This position is in our Operations Field teams which is based at our depot in Ipswich. Working closely with our Asset Performance Teams, we deliver a variety of maintenance programmes on our rivers, the coast and on watercourses across the area. We respond to flooding and environmental incidents both day and night.
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.
Essential:
- The desire to be working out on the ground in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivation, with the ability to work well in a team
- Personal skills requirement: taking initiative, good time management, flexibility, problem solving and decision making
- Basic understanding of IT technology including smart phones and tablets.
- Willingness to learn new practical and technological skills.
- Full driving license.
- Live within 45 minutes' drive of your local depot
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
- Previous experience of a hands-on and physical role
- Have experience in a range of vegetation management machinery and equipment. But all necessary additional training will be provided.
- HGV, LGV licence
- Have experience in a range of mobile plant and equipment, including above and below 10T tracked excavators.
Please also read the candidate pack and generic role profile.
- The desire to be working out on the ground in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivation, with the ability to work well in a team
- Personal skills requirement: taking initiative, good time management, flexibility, problem solving and decision making
- Basic understanding of IT technology including smart phones and tablets.
- Willingness to learn new practical and technological skills.
- Full driving license.
- Live within 45 minutes' drive of your local depot
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:
- Previous experience of a hands-on and physical role
- Have experience in a range of vegetation management machinery and equipment. But all necessary additional training will be provided.
- HGV, LGV licence
- Have experience in a range of mobile plant and equipment, including above and below 10T tracked excavators.
Please also read the candidate pack and generic role profile.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
This position is full-time.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
If you have any questions, please do contact James Carter via james.carter@environment-agency.gov.uk, or on 07554 110 060.
Recruitment Agencies know all applications must be made via the system.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
This position is full-time.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
If you have any questions, please do contact James Carter via james.carter@environment-agency.gov.uk, or on 07554 110 060.
Recruitment Agencies know all applications must be made via the system.
12/06/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Field Delivery
Why would you like to be a member of the Ops Field Teams in the Environment Agency?
What experience, skills (either at work or out of work interests) and personal attributes/qualities do you have that make you suitable for the role?
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
What experience, skills (either at work or out of work interests) and personal attributes/qualities do you have that make you suitable for the role?
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
In this role you will spend much of your time working outdoors with operational equipment. We are committed to ensuring that everyone stays safe at work and encourages safe behaviour from others.
Please explain your general understanding of health, safety and wellbeing and why it would be important in this role.
Please explain your general understanding of health, safety and wellbeing and why it would be important in this role.
Works in Teams
It is essential that you're able to work co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals. Tell us about a successful team you have been a part of, any problems you had to overcome and why you think the team worked so well.
Full Driving Licence
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.