River Maintenance and Emergency Response Operative - London, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Number of jobs available- - Region- South East

City/Town
London

Building/Site

Beverley Way Depot

Grade

Team Member
Post Type
Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Role Type

Operational Delivery

Salary Minimum £21,01

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.

As a member of our Field Operations Team, you will represent the organisations front line response to flooding and pollution incidents.

You will be maintaining rivers and repairing our defences to provide a high standard of flood protection to our communities.

You will be expected to work efficiently, safely and to a high standard often working within Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations.

This hands-on role involves:

Working together as a team and being outside in all weathers
Using a variety of tools and equipment and operation of plant and equipment to complete tasks
Responding 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
Producing dynamic risk management and unplanned risk management documentation
Carrying out regular checks and inspections of equipment, including tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), vehicles and plant
Communicating with customers, landowners, partners, members of the public and colleagues

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do.

You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.

This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The team
You will be working as part of the Mole and South London Field team which is based at the Beverley Way Depot, SW20 0AW.

We carry out a maintenance programme on rivers and watercourses in South West London responding to environmental incidents, such as flooding and pollution, both day and night.

We also work across the country when other areas need assistance responding to environmental incidents.

Experience/skills required
You should have the necessary practical ability and an understanding in environmental awareness as well as a handson approach
An understanding of site health and safety requirements would be an advantage
Able to carry out tasks and answer queries effectively
Competent using IT devices, such as an iPad, and willing to learn our inhouse systems
Undertake specialist training as and when required
Literacy and numeracy skills are required
Some experience in asset operation or maintenance/incident response/use of equipment/tools is an advantage, however full training will be provided. More important is having a positive "can do" attitude.
A full UK driving license
Contact and additional information
We are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

This role attracts additional payments for overtime/being on standby/taking part in a duty roster.

Other benefits include a generous pension scheme/driver's allowance/mobile phone/iPad for business purpose/supply of all required PPE and when available a badged vehicle for business use.

You will be welcomed into the team and given the training/support needed. This involves completion of the Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship resulting in a professional qualification.
The role will be based at our Beverley Way Depot, and attracts a London Weighting of £1,873 per annum

Interview dates to be confirmed.