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The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Operations & Maintenance Team Member role is vital to the effective and efficient running of our flood defence assets in and around London. You will be joining a team helping with operations and delivering the maintenance across our critical assets working in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the impacts of climate change and manage the assets that protect Central London from... flooding.

As part of the Thames Barrier and Associated Gates (TBAG) Engineering Team, you will report to the Operations & Maintenance Team Leader and be part of the Thames Tidal Defences MEICA team.

Responsibilities will include:
• Leading on carrying out routine civil maintenance work and repairs.
• Carrying out environmental site inspections.
• Operating equipment such as forklifts and pier cranes.
• Carrying out pre-operation checks on machinery and equipment.
• Assisting other engineering teams with the delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Taking a Thames Barrier operational role during trials/flood defence operations.

The team

Joining our friendly and essential London MEICA team you will report to the Operations & Maintenance Team Leader, working alongside an experienced team to assist with operations and planned / reactive maintenance ensuring the reliability of equipment and machinery across Thames Tidal Defences assets.

Essential

Experience/skills required
• Can work safely, carry out risk assessments and follow method statements.
• Knowledge and experience of working around equipment and machinery.
• Some experienced with hand and electric tools.

Highly motivated self-starter.

Computer knowledge and familiar with Microsoft programs.

Desirable
• Experience of operating forklifts and cranes. (If not training will be provided)

Contact and additional information

Salary £28,607

Plus £4,267p.a. Inner London Weighting

Plus £4,358p.a. approximately, calculated at £167.62 1 week in 2 standby payment (when trained and competent)

Plus £3,000p.a. Standby Allowance (when trained and competent)

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role making yourself available to respond to incidents/provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment, full training, alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

Further details please contact Daren Bashford by email daren.bashford@environment-agency.gov.uk

This role is based at Thames Barrier London, is site based .

Interviews mid/end November 2024..

This role requires SC Clearance and job offers will be subject to successfully receiving this.

Competence 1

Communicates Effectively

Description

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency in the question set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please give an example of when you have had to report or highlight an issue or fault at work.

What did you do?

What was the outcome?

Competence 2

Achieves Results

Description

Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency in the question set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please give an example of a piece work you are proud of and why.

What was special about the work?

Were there any issues you had to overcome?

What did you learn?

Competence 3

Works in Teams

Description

Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goal.

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency in the question set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please give an example of when you worked well as part of a team and what your contribution was to achieve a goal or objective.

Role specific license requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information

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