Field Operations Team Member 2 - 22198

2
West Midlands
Smethwick
Halfords Lane Depot, Smethwick, B66 1EL
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£20,064
As a Field Team Member you will be working on the areas watercourses and flood defence assets, preventing flooding and environmental issues.
You will be working as part of a diverse team maintaining rivers and repairing our flood defences to provide a high standard of flood protection, you will be required to work efficiently, effectively and safely to a high standard.
This is an outdoor role working in all weather conditions carrying out tasks such as grass cutting, tree works, removing blockages from watercourses and trash screens, plus various small construction projects.
You will provide response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising, this will include deploying temporary barriers, sandbags, mobile pumps and pollution equipment.
You will carry out regular checks and inspections on equipment, tools, personal protective equipment, vehicle and plant.
You will communicate with customers, land owners, partners and members of the public.
We are the Birmingham & Black Country Field Operations team based in Smethwick, West Midlands, we protect people and the environment by maintaining and operating our assets and responding to incidents across the Birmingham & Black Country area.
You must have a positive can do attitude and enjoy working as part of a team, you will be organised keeping your PPE, tools and equipment in top condition, you will need good communication skills to work with customers and partners.
You will need a good understanding of Site Health & Safety requirements.
Literacy and numeracy skills are required.
Be competent in using IT devices such as Ipads and be willing to learn new IT skills and inhouse systems.
You will be required to undertake specialist training as and when required.
The Environment Agency is committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
As a new employee you will be welcomed into the team, you will be enrolled on the Level 3 Water Environment Worker apprenticeship, this is a standard that will train 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.
The role requires you to take part in a 24/7 duty roster which attracts additional payments.
As part of our comprehensive induction you will be provided with full training and equipment required for the role.
For more information about the role please contact harvey.twivey@environment-agency.gov.uk

22/05/2022, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Health Safety & Wellbeing
In this role you will be 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.
Works in Teams
Its essential you are able to work co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Tell us about a successful team you have been part of, what was your role and why do you think it worked so well.
( think about any team you have been part of, at work, school, college or socially)
Field Delivery
In this role you will help deliver our annual maintenance programme comprising of asset and structure maintenance, grass cutting, vegetation control and small construction projects.
Please tell us any experience you have of working with plant and equipment such as tractors, mowers, hand held power tools etc
Full Drivers Licence is required
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.