Overview
Flood Defence Team Member, Environment Agency. Location: Kidderminster. Permanent, full-time role. Salary: Starting £25,308 rising to £27,293 for Team Member Level 2C after 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. Grade: Team Member Level 2A.
Join the UK’s biggest environmental organisation and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. You will work on the front line to combat climate-related challenges such as flooding, drought, and coastal changes, collaborating with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities.
Responsibilities
* Operate, maintain and respond to flood and coastal risk management assets to safeguard communities.
* Tackle incidents and emergencies related to flooding and other environmental challenges as part of the 24/7 standby roster.
* 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 (chainsaws, strimmers/brush cutters, heavy plant machinery, boats, and more).
* Carry out tasks including structural maintenance, vegetation management, small construction projects, soft engineering methods, beach maintenance, and culvert/grille clearances.
* Operate, maintain and respond to assets ranging from large flood relief channels and reservoirs to local flood defences in urban and rural environments.
* Engage in asset operation, asset maintenance (e.g., vegetation control, small construction tasks) and incident response as part of day-to-day duties.
* Use a variety of IT devices to track work tasks and communicate with team members.
What you will need
* Ability to work in all weather conditions in a mix of urban and rural environments as part of a dedicated team.
* A valid UK manual driving licence and ability to travel to your base depot within 60 minutes to respond to incidents.
* A 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.
Where you will work
You will travel to your depot to check in daily and then be dispersed in smaller teams to carry out field work tasks within your geographical area.
What’s in it for you?
* A culture that embraces difference and is inclusive, with support and trust to do the right thing.
* Investment in you to grow and shape your career, including support to complete the Water Environment Worker apprenticeship where appropriate.
* Benefits package including: generous pension, overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement may reflect non-standard hours).
* Great career opportunities, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and potential for job share or set days where applicable (full days required).
Application and other notes
Advert close: Monday 13th October. Interviews to be held w/c Monday 3rd November.
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