Ground Works Planner - 22377
2
North West
Abbeytown, Kendal , Leyland
Abbeytown Depot, Bridge End Depot, Spurrier House
Lead Team Member 3
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£24,261
In this role you will undertake a mix of office and site-based working to ensure our maintenance programme is effectively delivered: You will develop safe systems of work and prepare risk management paperwork, lead maintenance teams to deliver the work on site and ensure our activities are monitored and reviewed. You will lead on-site problem solving for your team, consider different approaches and decide on the most appropriate solution.
You will be a professional and confident leader of our incident response teams – protecting our community’s homes and livelihoods through the operation of our Flood Risk Management Assets. You be part of our incident response rota.
Your team will be responsible for the maintenance of flood risk management assets: grass cutting on flood defence embankments, maintaining watercourses through weed removal, repairing structures and ensuring they are ready for operation in an incident.
You will be a professional and confident leader of our incident response teams – protecting our community’s homes and livelihoods through the operation of our Flood Risk Management Assets. You be part of our incident response rota.
Your team will be responsible for the maintenance of flood risk management assets: grass cutting on flood defence embankments, maintaining watercourses through weed removal, repairing structures and ensuring they are ready for operation in an incident.
You will join our vibrant, motivated and successful Field Operations Team at one of our depot locations (Wigton, Leyland, Kendal) where you will be supported by a group of Specialist work planners and a Team Leader. You will work together as one team to ensure the effective operation of the depot, the delivery of the maintenance programme and ensure preparedness for environmental incidents and flooding.
You should have the necessary practical skills and an understanding in environmental awareness as well as a hands on approach;
Some experience in asset operation or maintenance/incident response/use of equipment/tools is an advantage (however full training will be provided);
You will be trained and supported to contribute to our response to incidents inside and outside of normal working hours;
You should have an understanding of site health and safety requirements;
Literacy and numeracy skills are required;
Have the ability to carry out tasks and answer queries effectively;
Competent in using IT devices, such as an iPad, and willing to learn our in-house systems;
Undertake specialist training as and when required;
People management or leadership skills are desirable.
Some experience in asset operation or maintenance/incident response/use of equipment/tools is an advantage (however full training will be provided);
You will be trained and supported to contribute to our response to incidents inside and outside of normal working hours;
You should have an understanding of site health and safety requirements;
Literacy and numeracy skills are required;
Have the ability to carry out tasks and answer queries effectively;
Competent in using IT devices, such as an iPad, and willing to learn our in-house systems;
Undertake specialist training as and when required;
People management or leadership skills are desirable.
We are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for our vacancies.
Everyone starting in a role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Pool vehicles will be available for business related travel.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career with us via professional training routes such as apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: Adam Stephenson on 07818205017 or Adam.Stephenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are scheduled to occur W/C 30th May
Everyone starting in a role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Pool vehicles will be available for business related travel.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career with us via professional training routes such as apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: Adam Stephenson on 07818205017 or Adam.Stephenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are scheduled to occur W/C 30th May
29/05/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Works in Teams
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
It's essential that you're able to lead and work co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Tell us about a time when you have influenced an unsuccessful team to become successful, delivering works on budget, to agreed timescales and a high standard of quality.
It's essential that you're able to lead and work co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Tell us about a time when you have influenced an unsuccessful team to become successful, delivering works on budget, to agreed timescales and a high standard of quality.
Communicates Effectively
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Our Operational Field Teams are the first to respond during flood incidents to protect people and property, often working under pressure.
In this role may need to calm down challenging situations, for example with distressed members of an affected community.
Please tell us about a time when you have diffused a difficult situation. Perhaps you needed to adjust your usual communication style to suit the situation?
Our Operational Field Teams are the first to respond during flood incidents to protect people and property, often working under pressure.
In this role may need to calm down challenging situations, for example with distressed members of an affected community.
Please tell us about a time when you have diffused a difficult situation. Perhaps you needed to adjust your usual communication style to suit the situation?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Tell us about a time when you have identified a more efficient and safer way to deliver a piece of work.
Tell us about a time when you have identified a more efficient and safer way to deliver a piece of work.
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.