Team Member 2a - 12958

2
South East
Maidstone
Yalding Depot
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£18,676
As a member of our Field Operations Team you will be working on our rivers and tidal defences, to prevent and respond to flooding and pollution.

You will be working as part of a diverse team of 13 maintaining rivers and repairing our defences to provide a high standard of flood protection to our many customers. You will be expected to work efficiently, safely and to a high standard often working within CDM regulations.

This is an active outdoor role that will need you to be out in all weather conditions, whether it’s cutting weed in the river as part of our annual maintenance programme or repairing a fence at one of our many critical sites. You could be assisting with the removal of a fallen tree from the river or responding to a pollution at a fishery, every day will be different.

Our response can be called upon 24hrs a day 365 days a year and you will be expected to take your place on a rota for this once trained. Our reputation depends on the people that work for us and you will be expected to act professionally.
The team consists of men and women, the role is open to anyone. 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 show a positive, adaptable approach and a ‘can do’ attitude as a committed team player. You will be well organised keeping your tools and PPE in top condition. You will need good communication skills to work with customers and partners.

We would like you to have a good level of environmental awareness and be able to use a range of different tools. You will need some experience using, or be willing to learn to use, tablet-style computers and mobile technology.

The ideal candidate will be friendly and a real team player and should be willing to work with others as part of our team.
The role will be based in Yalding Depot and interviews will be held there week commencing 11/11/19

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

We are fully committed to having an 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.

03/11/2019, 23:55 hours

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Full UK 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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.