Operations Delivery Field Team Member 1 - 19502
3
North West
Leigh , Sale , Winsford
Various
Team Member 1
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£18,103
You will help to operate and maintain river and coastal assets and work to counteract the causes of flooding and pollution alongside contributing to our responsibilities relating to the protection and enhancement of the environment in England.
Delivering routine maintenance for our assets, you will help protect properties and infrastructure by maintaining flood defences and river channels to maintain conveyance. This physical role involves working as part of a team, outside in all weathers, using a variety of different tools and equipment to carry out tasks, such as site maintenance, debris removal and minor construction.
We act quickly when flooding or environmental impacts occur, providing an emergency response both during and outside of our normal working hours by participating in an incident standby/call out rota. You will be trained and supported to contribute to our incident response.
Our Field teams have a range of technical skills they use to deliver watercourse maintenance, along with asset maintenance and incident response. The team handle a variety of specialist equipment including plant.
A requirement of this role is to complete the Environment Agency field worker apprenticeship scheme. Enrolment is compulsory but you will be funded and supported through the 18 month programme.
Delivering routine maintenance for our assets, you will help protect properties and infrastructure by maintaining flood defences and river channels to maintain conveyance. This physical role involves working as part of a team, outside in all weathers, using a variety of different tools and equipment to carry out tasks, such as site maintenance, debris removal and minor construction.
We act quickly when flooding or environmental impacts occur, providing an emergency response both during and outside of our normal working hours by participating in an incident standby/call out rota. You will be trained and supported to contribute to our incident response.
Our Field teams have a range of technical skills they use to deliver watercourse maintenance, along with asset maintenance and incident response. The team handle a variety of specialist equipment including plant.
A requirement of this role is to complete the Environment Agency field worker apprenticeship scheme. Enrolment is compulsory but you will be funded and supported through the 18 month programme.
The Operations field team is based at Leigh and Sale depot, delivering a maintenance programme on rivers and watercourses across the area and responding to flooding and environmental incidents. We provide advice and support to our colleagues in Asset performance, Biodiversity and Environment management. We also work across the country when required to assist with flood and environmental impact response.
• A Team player willing to work and support others.
• Positive, Adaptable with a can do approach
• Able to communicate effectively with other team members, landowners and the public
• Competent in using IT systems, such as iPads and a willingness to learn our in-house systems.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• You will be trained and supported to contribute to our response to incidents inside and outside of normal working hours
• Positive, Adaptable with a can do approach
• Able to communicate effectively with other team members, landowners and the public
• Competent in using IT systems, such as iPads and a willingness to learn our in-house systems.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• You will be trained and supported to contribute to our response to incidents inside and outside of normal working hours
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. As a new employee you be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed. You will also be enrolled on the Level 3 Water Environment Worker apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is a standard that will provide you with the right competencies to be a professional asset operator, maintainer and incident responder in line with our ambition to create a better place for people and the environment.
As part of your comprehensive induction you will be provided with all the equipment required.
This role includes taking part in a duty roster which attracts additional payments.
For more information, contact: wayne.lancaster@environment-agency.gov.uk or kate.hughes@environment-agency.gov.uk
As part of your comprehensive induction you will be provided with all the equipment required.
This role includes taking part in a duty roster which attracts additional payments.
For more information, contact: wayne.lancaster@environment-agency.gov.uk or kate.hughes@environment-agency.gov.uk
26/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description - please note we do not accept CVs. It is you answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Question - In this role you will be expected to solve problems and make decisions.
Please describe a time when you have had to solve a particularly complex problem in your current/previous role. This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Question - In this role you will be expected to solve problems and make decisions.
Please describe a time when you have had to solve a particularly complex problem in your current/previous role. This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Achieves Results
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Question - In this role you will be expected to solve achieve results whilst working in different conditions.
Please describe a challenging goal you have set yourself and the steps you took to achieve it. This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Question - In this role you will be expected to solve achieve results whilst working in different conditions.
Please describe a challenging goal you have set yourself and the steps you took to achieve it. This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Manage your health and safety
Description - please note we do not accept CVs. It is you answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Question - In this role you will be expected to manage your health and safety and minimise risks to others.
Please describe a time when you have identified a risk to your own Health & Safety and how this was reduced. This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Question - In this role you will be expected to manage your health and safety and minimise risks to others.
Please describe a time when you have identified a risk to your own Health & Safety and how this was reduced. This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
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.