Mechanical/ Electrical Field Team Member - Kettering, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency
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Kettering, United Kingdom

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Number of jobs available- - Region- East Midlands

  • City/Town
  • Kettering, Spalding


  • Building/Site

  • Spalding Office, Kettering Depot


  • Grade

  • Staff Grade
  • Post Type
  • Permanent


  • Working Pattern

  • Full Time


  • Role Type

  • Engineering, Operational Delivery


  • Salary Minimum £29,70

  • Job description
  • We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.
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 MEICA protect people and the environment by maintaining and repairing our flood and coastal risk management assets, responding to incidents 24/7, repairing waterways structures and water transfer schemes.


This hands-on role involves:

  • Working in the Field on Mechanical and Electrical structures both as routine maintenance and breakdown repair.
You will form part of an standby response roster. This could entail working across the country if other Areas have a skill requirement during an incident
You will also be required to work with and supervise our frame work contractors
Co-ordinate a programme of planned preventative maintenance on our assets.
The post is both field and office based, working outdoors in all weathers.
You will also have MEICA technical support from our Supra Area MEICA team.

  • The team
  • The team

Field Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumental, Control and Automation are one of the Area Field Teams and ensure the Area assets are maintained and inspected to the work schedules produced by the Area MEICA team for the Site Responsible Officers.

The MEICA Field Team provides a maintenance service to the business for mechanical, hydraulic & low voltage electrical assets (Locks, sluices, flood prevention structures and other Environment Agency assets).


  • Experience/skills required
  • Experience in either electrical or mechanical engineering is required. However further training will be provided along with continued professional development.
  • Strong problem solving skills and experience
  • You should have the necessary practical ability and an understanding of environmental awareness as well as a hands on approach;
  • Confidence in using a range of IT systems to keep work programmes on track.
  • You will have either current mechanical or electrical qualifications.
  • You will be strong at managing relationships with different contractors
  • Excellent health and safety track record and awareness
  • Strong team working skills.
  • Contact and additional information
  • The vacancy is based at our depot in Kettering and Spalding
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Everyone starting in a role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes.
This role includes being on standby and taking part in a duty roster, this standby role attracts additional payments.
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