Field Asset Maintenance and Incident Response Lead Team Member 14785

Environment Agency ,
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
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Number of jobs available 1 Region West Midlands City/Town Sutton Coldfield Building/Site Lea Marston Depot Grade Lead Team Member 3 Post Type Permanent Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time/Job Share Role Type Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery Salary Minimum 23,540 Job description We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. Climate Change is the biggest risk we face. We are planning for future flood scenarios including a 4oC rise in global temperature and are working with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. Field Operations protect people and the environment by maintaining/operating our flood and coastal risk management assets and responding to incidents. This hands-on role involves: Leading work delivery and working with the Team Leader/Specialist Team Member to deliver complex works; Coaching/mentoring Team Members and colleagues to increase skills, knowledge and experience; Producing risk management paper work for complex situations Supervising the use of tools and equipment to undertake projects and operate of plant and equipment; Providing response to flood and environmental incidents inside and outside of normal working hours by participating, training and exercising; Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, such as tools, personal protective equipment, vehicles and plant; Communicates with customers, and partner organisations. The team 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 plant and boats. They support the prevention or mitigation of incidents day and night. Experience/skills required Through your experience you will need to show some of the following: 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. Contact and additional information The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. As a new employee you be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed. You will also be enrolled on the Level 3 Water Environment Worker apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is a standard that will provide 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. As part of your comprehensive induction you will be provided with all the equipment required. This role includes taking part in a duty roster which attracts additional payments. For more information, contact: EANWC@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews are scheduled to occur from 10/08/20. Job description attachment 1 Candidate Pack - 14785.docx - 816KB Converted File Candidate Pack - 14785.docx.pdf - 1592KB Job description attachment 2 Job Profile - 14785.docx - 31KB Converted File Job Profile - 14785.docx.pdf - 110KB Closing Date: 18/07/2020, 23:55 hours Level of security checks required Basic Check Competence 1 Health Safety & Wellbeing Description 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. In this role you will spend much of your time working outdoors with operational equipment. We are committed to ensuring that everyone stays safe at work and encourages safe behaviour from others. In this role you will need to manage your own health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) and that of your team. Please describe your experience of managing HSW in an operational or field based environment, the approaches / actions you took and why HSW is so important in this type of role? Competence 2 Works in Teams Description PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - plea

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