Mechanical and Electrical Field Officer - 8713
2
South East
Oxford , Reading , Sunbury-on-Thames
Caversham Lakes, Osney Yard, Sunbury Office Building
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,138
We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to provide a maintenance service to the business for mechanical, hydraulic & low voltage electrical assets (locks, weirs, other flood defence structures). Good inter-personal / communications skills are essential as you will have a regularly interface with members of the public and our professional partners.
We currently have 2 vacancies within the team based at one of our three depots at Oxford, Reading and Sunbury. The position requires you to be on a standby roster providing call out cover for a 24/7 period on a 1 in 5/6 week frequency.
This position requires manual handling of bulky components in remote, hard to access places. You will also be required to use various hand tools including vibrating equipment.
The work is predominately outside, so you will be working in all weather conditions.
We currently have 2 vacancies within the team based at one of our three depots at Oxford, Reading and Sunbury. The position requires you to be on a standby roster providing call out cover for a 24/7 period on a 1 in 5/6 week frequency.
This position requires manual handling of bulky components in remote, hard to access places. You will also be required to use various hand tools including vibrating equipment.
The work is predominately outside, so you will be working in all weather conditions.
The team consists of 8 mechanical fitters who cover the assets on the entire length of the River Thames including its tributaries.
You will need to have a mechanical professional qualification (city and guilds or similar) and be able to use your intuitive to work alone and as part of a team. The work will involve the use of iPad to receive work instructions so computer skills would be an advantage but training will be given.
The role involves boat work for which training will be given. Occasionally we work in confined spaces training will be given. A licence to drive L.G.V’s would be useful, but not essential.
The role involves boat work for which training will be given. Occasionally we work in confined spaces training will be given. A licence to drive L.G.V’s would be useful, but not essential.
Closing Date: 2nd September 2018 at 23:55 hours
Contact David Platt at david.platt@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information
Contact David Platt at david.platt@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information
02/09/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Health Safety & Wellbeing
A large part of this role will be working alone in all weather conditions managing your own Health and Safety.
Can you give an example of a time where you have had to manage your own Health and safety or wellbeing and what the outcome was? It can be a negative or positive outcome.
Can you give an example of a time where you have had to manage your own Health and safety or wellbeing and what the outcome was? It can be a negative or positive outcome.
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Can you describe a time in a previous role where you have used your experience and knowledge to solve a complex problem. What was the problem and how did you solve it?
Assets Management
The Environment Agency manage the maintenance and inspection of a large number of assets on the River Thames. Can you tell us your understanding of what asset management means to?
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.