Field Asset Maintenance and Incident Response Lead Team Member (Bedford) - 30199
Number of jobs available:
1 Region:
East of England City/Town:
Bedford Building/Site:
DEFRA GRP EA BEDFORD DEPOT, MK42 0LE Grade:
Lead Team Member 2 Post Type:
Permanent Role Type:
Operational Delivery Working Pattern:
Full Time, Compressed Hours Salary Minimum:
£26,619 Closing Date:
27/01/2025, 23:55 hours Security checks level:
Basic Check
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Field Team in Bedford as a Lead Team Member. If you want to be a part of the climate change challenge, in a team of dedicated professionals, then this is the role for you. As a Lead Team Member in our local Field Teams, you'll be maintaining our river and flood defence assets and responding to flood and pollution incidents. You'll be working as part of a diverse team and will help to carry out routine maintenance, efficiently, safely and to a high standard. This hands-on role involves: Leading and working together with a team and being outside in all weathers. Coaching and mentoring Team Members and colleagues to increase skills, knowledge and experience. Using a variety of tools and equipment to carry out tasks such as small projects and operation of plant and equipment. Providing response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising. Deploying sandbags, temporary barriers, mobile pumps and pollution equipment. Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, such as tools, personal protective equipment and vehicles. Communicating professionally with our partners and members of the public. You'll participate in our 24-hour call-out rosters, responding with your team to operate assets, playing an active role in protecting homes and businesses from flood risk. The Operations Field Teams operate on a 9-day fortnight.
Experience/Skills Required
Essential: The desire to be working out on the ground in all weather conditions. Experience with plant and machinery and a foundation of practical skills such as power tool operation and minor construction work. An environmental awareness. Experience in asset operation or maintenance. An understanding of site health and safety requirements. Basic understanding of IT, including smart phones and tablets, and willing to learn our in-house systems. Full driving licence. Live within 45 minutes' drive of your local depot. It would be helpful, but not essential, if you: Have people management or leadership skills, and experience leading small teams. Previous field experience. A comprehensive package of skills training and personal development will be provided to meet the needs of the role, including the Environment Agency's Water Environment Worker apprenticeship scheme, which you'll be enrolled on and given support to complete.
Contact and Additional Information
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details. Your base location will be the Bedford Depot, Arkwright Road, Bedford, MK42 0LE. Interviews will be in person at the Bedford Depot mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Ashby at richard.ashby@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies
Works in Teams:
Describe your experience of playing a lead role in a successful team. Achieves Results:
Describe a time when you have achieved something whilst under pressure. Health Safety & Wellbeing:
Describe your experience of managing health, safety and wellbeing in an operational or field-based environment.
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1 Region:
East of England City/Town:
Bedford Building/Site:
DEFRA GRP EA BEDFORD DEPOT, MK42 0LE Grade:
Lead Team Member 2 Post Type:
Permanent Role Type:
Operational Delivery Working Pattern:
Full Time, Compressed Hours Salary Minimum:
£26,619 Closing Date:
27/01/2025, 23:55 hours Security checks level:
Basic Check
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Field Team in Bedford as a Lead Team Member. If you want to be a part of the climate change challenge, in a team of dedicated professionals, then this is the role for you. As a Lead Team Member in our local Field Teams, you'll be maintaining our river and flood defence assets and responding to flood and pollution incidents. You'll be working as part of a diverse team and will help to carry out routine maintenance, efficiently, safely and to a high standard. This hands-on role involves: Leading and working together with a team and being outside in all weathers. Coaching and mentoring Team Members and colleagues to increase skills, knowledge and experience. Using a variety of tools and equipment to carry out tasks such as small projects and operation of plant and equipment. Providing response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising. Deploying sandbags, temporary barriers, mobile pumps and pollution equipment. Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, such as tools, personal protective equipment and vehicles. Communicating professionally with our partners and members of the public. You'll participate in our 24-hour call-out rosters, responding with your team to operate assets, playing an active role in protecting homes and businesses from flood risk. The Operations Field Teams operate on a 9-day fortnight.
Experience/Skills Required
Essential: The desire to be working out on the ground in all weather conditions. Experience with plant and machinery and a foundation of practical skills such as power tool operation and minor construction work. An environmental awareness. Experience in asset operation or maintenance. An understanding of site health and safety requirements. Basic understanding of IT, including smart phones and tablets, and willing to learn our in-house systems. Full driving licence. Live within 45 minutes' drive of your local depot. It would be helpful, but not essential, if you: Have people management or leadership skills, and experience leading small teams. Previous field experience. A comprehensive package of skills training and personal development will be provided to meet the needs of the role, including the Environment Agency's Water Environment Worker apprenticeship scheme, which you'll be enrolled on and given support to complete.
Contact and Additional Information
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details. Your base location will be the Bedford Depot, Arkwright Road, Bedford, MK42 0LE. Interviews will be in person at the Bedford Depot mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Ashby at richard.ashby@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies
Works in Teams:
Describe your experience of playing a lead role in a successful team. Achieves Results:
Describe a time when you have achieved something whilst under pressure. Health Safety & Wellbeing:
Describe your experience of managing health, safety and wellbeing in an operational or field-based environment.
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