Ground Maintenance Operatives, Field Assets Team Member
£24,335 rising to £26,243 for Team Member Level 2C after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance
Dorchester
Grade – Team Member Level 2A
Permanent, full-time role.
Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future? This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team working on the front line to combat the climate emergency and address environmental challenges like flooding, drought, and coastal changes.
This is an exciting time to join the UK’s biggest environmental organisation with an ambition to be Carbon Net Zero by 2030. As part of the Environment Agency, you will play your part in protecting and improving the environment.
Role Responsibilities:
* Maintain and operate flood and coastal risk management assets, ensuring their optimal performance in safeguarding communities.
* Respond to incidents and emergencies related to flooding and other environmental challenges, playing a vital role in our 24/7 standby roster. Your dedication will be compensated in addition to your basic pay.
* Contribute to initiatives, such as installing flood barriers, building sandbag walls, deploying high-volume pumps and providing assistance to affected communities during flood situations.
* Utilise a wide range of tools and equipment, including chainsaws, strimmers/bush cutters, heavy plant machinery, boats, and more.
* Participate in various tasks such as structural maintenance, vegetation management, small construction projects, soft engineering methods, beach maintenance, and culvert and grille clearances.
Why choose us:
* Meaningful Impact: As an emergency responder, you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding communities and ecosystems.
* Diverse and Exciting Role: Enjoy a diverse range of duties that involve structural maintenance, vegetation management, small construction projects, soft engineering, beach maintenance, and responding to flood incidents.
* Training and Support: As a new Field Operations Team Member, you will have the opportunity to enrol in our Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship.
* Continuous Learning: Enhance your practical abilities and environmental awareness through hands-on work.
* Team Environment: Work as part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals who share your passion for the environment.
As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.
What you will need:
* Ability to work in all weather conditions and as part of a dedicated team.
* A valid UK driving license.
* Ability to travel to your depot and/or the local area within a reasonable time.
We’re looking for people with:
* A passion for the outdoors and a genuine commitment to protecting the environment.
* Literacy and numeracy skills, along with a willingness to learn our in-house systems and use IT devices.
* Some understanding of site health and safety requirements, but full training will be provided.
Where you will work:
You will be expected to travel to your depot to check in daily, and then will be dispersed from there in smaller teams to carry out the field work tasks for that day.
Your work will be critical both to improve the environment and to protect local communities from flooding.
What’s in it for you?
* Starting salary of £24,335
* A generous career average pension scheme
* Overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays for full-time employees or equivalent
* Great career opportunities
* Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme
* This is a full-time role. There may be the option for a job share or working set days a week.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the UK’s biggest environmental organisation. Join us and together let’s tackle the challenges of a changing climate.
Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment.
Closing date for applications 20th January 2025
Interviews will be held w/c 3rd February, 10th February & 17th February
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,335.00 per year
Reference ID: EA/1409120
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