Overview
Flood Defence Team Member – Environment Agency. Salary: £25,308 rising to £27,293 for Team Member Level 2C after 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. Location: Launceston. Contract: Permanent, full-time. Grade: Team Member Level 2A.
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 and influence how we do things in the future.
Responsibilities
* Operate, maintain and respond to flood and coastal risk management assets, ensuring their optimal performance in safeguarding communities.
* Tackle 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/brush cutters, heavy plant machinery, boats, and more. Proficiency will be key to preventing and mitigating flood risks.
* Participate in tasks such as structural maintenance, vegetation management, small construction projects, soft engineering methods, beach maintenance, and culvert and grille clearances.
* Operate, maintain and respond to a range of assets from large flood relief channels and flood storage reservoirs to local flood defences, in urban and rural environments. Day-to-day duties may include asset operation, maintenance (e.g., vegetation control and small construction tasks) and incident response. Use of tools and equipment may range from small hand tools to larger ride-on plant and tractors.
Requirements
* Ability to work in all weather conditions in a mix of urban and rural environments as part of a dedicated team.
* Valid UK manual driving licence.
* Ability to travel to your base depot within 60 minutes to respond to incidents and meet urgent business needs.
* Passion for the outdoors and a genuine commitment to protecting the environment.
* Literacy and numeracy skills, willingness to learn in-house systems and use IT devices. Some understanding of site health and safety requirements; full training will be provided.
Training and progression
* No prior experience required for entry. You will be enrolled into the Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship and receive training in tools, equipment, and health & safety protocols, with mentorship from experienced colleagues.
* Continuous learning and opportunities to undertake specialist training as required.
* Potential progression to Team Member Level 2C after two years, subject to satisfactory performance.
What’s in it for you
* Meaningful impact: contribute to safeguarding communities and ecosystems as an emergency responder while supporting carbon net-zero ambitions by 2030.
* Diverse and exciting role with opportunities in structural maintenance, vegetation management, small construction projects, soft engineering, beach maintenance, and incident response.
* Training, development, and support, plus a comprehensive benefits package: pension, overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (holiday entitlements adjusted for non-standard hours), maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and potential for job share or altered working patterns.
* Great career opportunities within the Environment Agency and a commitment to inclusive, diverse hiring.
Working patterns and location
You will travel to your depot to check in daily, then be dispersed from there in smaller teams to carry out field tasks within your geographical area. More details will be explained at the interview.
How to apply
Apply now and embark on a rewarding career with the Environment Agency. Advert close: Monday 13 October. Interviews to be held w/c Monday 3 November. Please check your email (including junk folders) for interview notifications.
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