Field Team Leader - 13275
1
North East
Darlington
Teesdale House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£34,879
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting against natural threats and hazards? We are looking for a great team leader to join our Operations Department. We are looking for a strong leader who will lead one of our field teams from our Darlington Office.
You will expected to manage the team as they maintain our flood defences assets so that they work effectively in a flood event. The work the team carries out is very varied and you will be expected to ensure the team work safely and efficiently at all times.
The team uses a variety of fleet vehicles and plant as team leader you will be expected to ensure that this is safe for use.
You will report to the North East Area Local Delivery Lead and the department in which you will work consists of three field teams and three asset performance teams.
In the near future other similar roles within the department maybe become available therefore this recruitment campaign will be used to form a reserve list which will be held for 6 months from which further appointments can be made
You will expected to manage the team as they maintain our flood defences assets so that they work effectively in a flood event. The work the team carries out is very varied and you will be expected to ensure the team work safely and efficiently at all times.
The team uses a variety of fleet vehicles and plant as team leader you will be expected to ensure that this is safe for use.
You will report to the North East Area Local Delivery Lead and the department in which you will work consists of three field teams and three asset performance teams.
In the near future other similar roles within the department maybe become available therefore this recruitment campaign will be used to form a reserve list which will be held for 6 months from which further appointments can be made
The Field Team carry out a wide variety of work to maintain our flood defence assets and this includes, but is not all encompassing, grass cutting, vermin control, river blockage clearance and construction work. On occasion they also get involved in clearing environmental incidents. They work out of the Darlington depot and cover the Wear and Tees river catchments. In a flood event they work across the whole North East Area.
You will be a competent leader and will also have a commensurate knowledge of managing health, safety and wellbeing in a delivery environment.
Health and safety accreditation, for example NEBOSH would be preferred however relevant experience and knowledge of the appropriate legislation will also be considered.
Your excellent customer service, communications and interpersonal abilities will be complemented by your enthusiasm and ambition to achieve defined deadlines and targets.
Health and safety accreditation, for example NEBOSH would be preferred however relevant experience and knowledge of the appropriate legislation will also be considered.
Your excellent customer service, communications and interpersonal abilities will be complemented by your enthusiasm and ambition to achieve defined deadlines and targets.
Donna Robinson, Local Delivery Lead contact donna.robinson@environment-agency.gov.uk
18/11/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
You will be a strong leader who leads by example and can lead the team as they carry out a variety of work types across the North East Area. You will work with the other two field team leaders to ensure a consistent approach across the area. You will ensure we will deliver an effective response with the limited resources that we have in a flood incident.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us do this.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us do this.
Delivers Results Through Others
You will be expected to lead the field team and deliver the schedule of works as requested by our asset performance teams and on occasion other departments within the Agency. You will be expected to ensure this work is delivered safely, timely and efficiently.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us deliver this.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us deliver this.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
The management of health safety and wellbeing within this role is crucial. You will need to ensure that the team are working safely at all times. You will be able to build and maintain an excellent health, safety and wellbeing culture within the team. You will also ensure that the team complies with all relevant Health and Safety legislation including the CDM Regulations.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us deliver this and how you would instil an excellent health and safety culture.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us deliver this and how you would instil an excellent health and safety culture.
Asset Systems Management
The Environment Agency has recently gained ISO 55000 for Asset Management. The Field Team maintain our flood defence assets and are essential for ensuring our assets are maintained effectively. You will be expected to help us drive and sustain a brilliant asset management culture.
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us deliver this .
Please provide an example(s) or statement showing how your professional experience or qualifications could help us deliver this .
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.