Field Team member 3 - 24284
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South West, Wales, West Midlands
Shrewsbury
Hafren House
Team Member 3
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Health and Safety, Operational Delivery
£22,283
You will provide a technical administration role within Herefordshire and Shropshire Field Operations facilitating in the delivery of our routine and intermittent programme and Incident Response capabilities. You will report directly to the Field Team Leader and liaise with Specialist, Lead and Team Members, ensuring we maintain legal compliance with legislation such as Hand Arm Vibrations (HAV’s), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). You will support the Field Team Leader in the execution of their Site Liaison and Responsible officer duties and responsibilities.
You should demonstrate a positive, adaptable, and professional approach with a ‘can do’ attitude as a worthy team player. Good organisational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure are essential. You must understand site Health, Safety and Welfare requirements and you will need excellent communication skills to work with customers and partners.
You will be comfortable and able to work with the team both in an office and outdoor environments in all weathers while supporting both maintenance and Incident response requirements.
You should demonstrate a positive, adaptable, and professional approach with a ‘can do’ attitude as a worthy team player. Good organisational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure are essential. You must understand site Health, Safety and Welfare requirements and you will need excellent communication skills to work with customers and partners.
You will be comfortable and able to work with the team both in an office and outdoor environments in all weathers while supporting both maintenance and Incident response requirements.
Our field teams protect people and the environment by maintaining and operating our flood and coastal risk management assets and responding to incidents.
Field teams have a range of technical skills they use to deliver watercourse maintenance, along with asset maintenance and construction projects. The team handle a variety of specialist equipment including heavy, light plant and boats.
They support the prevention or mitigation of incidents day and night.
Field teams have a range of technical skills they use to deliver watercourse maintenance, along with asset maintenance and construction projects. The team handle a variety of specialist equipment including heavy, light plant and boats.
They support the prevention or mitigation of incidents day and night.
• The ideal candidate will be IT literate, and familiar with Microsoft Office packages. We would like you to have an understanding of records management.
• Competent in using IT devices, such as Laptops, iPad and iPhone, and willing to learn our in-house systems; good literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• You should have the necessary practical skills and an understanding in environmental awareness as well as a hands-on approach.
• Experience in asset operation, maintenance and 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.
• Have the ability to carry out tasks working independently and answer queries effectively.
• Undertake specialist training as and when required.
• Competent in using IT devices, such as Laptops, iPad and iPhone, and willing to learn our in-house systems; good literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• You should have the necessary practical skills and an understanding in environmental awareness as well as a hands-on approach.
• Experience in asset operation, maintenance and 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.
• Have the ability to carry out tasks working independently and answer queries effectively.
• Undertake specialist training as and when required.
Providing response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising.
This role includes taking part in a duty roster which attracts additional payments.
A full valid driving licence is essential.
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Interviews are scheduled to occur week beginning 17th October 2022.
For more information, please contact Bryan Glover on Bryan.glover@environment-agency.gov.uk
This role includes taking part in a duty roster which attracts additional payments.
A full valid driving licence is essential.
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Interviews are scheduled to occur week beginning 17th October 2022.
For more information, please contact Bryan Glover on Bryan.glover@environment-agency.gov.uk
09/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Works in Teams
It's essential that you're 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, your role within the team and why you think it worked so well.
Tell us about a successful team you have been part of, your role within the team and why you think it worked so well.
Achieves Results
Our Operational Field Teams are the first to respond during flood incidents to protect people and property, often working under pressure.
Describe a time when you have been confronted with challenging situation. What steps did you take to ensure that you were able to overcome the situation and achieve the desired outcome?
Describe a time when you have been confronted with challenging situation. What steps did you take to ensure that you were able to overcome the situation and achieve the desired outcome?
Data and Information Management
Please provide an example of when you have managed data and information. How did you use it? What was the outcome?
Full UK 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.