Overview
Maintenance Work Planner Field Operations - 31965
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Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference? Our Field Operations teams work towards protecting people and the environment by maintaining and operating our flood and coastal risk management assets across the country. We provide advice and support to our colleagues across the business and to external customers and stakeholders. We respond to flooding and environmental incidents both day and night and provide mutual aid which supports our colleagues and communities across the country when flooding incidents occur.
In this role, you will work closely with your Team Leader to:
* Complete our maintenance programme by planning, scheduling and resourcing works.
* Actively monitor the team’s work to ensure that high standards in health, safety and wellbeing are maintained whilst promoting a proactive culture. Working safely is paramount.
* Ensure we have clear and concise site paperwork and assist on projects, take responsibility for work specifications, and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
* Ensure work sites are fully compliant to legal requirements and Environment Agency policies and procedures.
* Identify organise, and coordinate training to test our incident response plans.
* Assist in leading our operational response to flood and environmental incidents by participating and training in an incident role.
This role is a combination of Depot and Field based with a requirement to work outside in all weathers.
Location
Based in Bradney Depot, Bridgwater, Somerset – covering North and South Somerset Areas.
Experience/skills Required
We are seeking proactive, self-motivated and confident communicators with experience working in field-based teams. Through your experience you will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Knowledge and experience of managing Health and Safety on maintenance and construction sites
* Excellent Communication skills
* Competent IT literacy; the ability to use devices, Excel and databases.
* Good organisational skills with the capability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities and ability to work under pressure.
* Good knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS)
* Effective and inclusive leadership and the ability to coach, challenge and encourage team members.
Qualifications and Licences
* Health & Safety accreditations are advantageous.
* A full UK Driving Licence is required
* X63 CDM Principal Contractor accredited training is available for this role via an internal course
* Lift Supervisor training is available but not essential
* We welcome all backgrounds, preferably with an interest in engineering and geography.
Contact and additional information
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder, and everyone has a role to play. You’ll be expected to take part in a regular standby roster, which means you will be available to respond to an incident or emergency 24/7 over a 7-day period. This will attract additional payment and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.
You will be based at our Bradney Depot. The role is a mixture of office/depot and site working. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 3rd November 2025.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact:
* tara.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk
* steve.scadden@environment-agency.gov.uk
* Jacqui.hutter@environment-agency.gov.uk
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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Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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