Field Operations Admin Support - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Number of jobs available- - Region- South West, Wales, West Midlands

City/Town
Shrewsbury

Building/Site

Hafren House

Grade

Team Member
Post Type
Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Role Type

Administration / Corporate Support, Operational Delivery

Salary Minimum £23,29

Job description
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.

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 heavy, light plant and boats.
They support the prevention or mitigation of incidents day and night.

Experience/skills required
Experience in record management and maintenance schedules.
Competent in using IT devices, such as Laptops, iPad, and iPhone, and willing to learn our inhouse 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 handson approach.
Have the ability to carry out tasks working independently and answer queries effectively.
Undertake specialist training as and when required.
You will be trained and supported to contribute to our response to incidents inside and outside of normal working hours. Incident management forms a crucial part of the job, and you will be expected to participate in a standby rota, on call and overtime is paid for this.
Contact and additional information
A full valid driving licence is essential.

The role is based at Hafren House, Shrewsbury and there is a requirement that you live within 45 minutes' drive.

You will be expected to travel to and work from other sites as and when required
The Environment Agency are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Interviews are scheduled to occur end of March 2023