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Job Description
Want to make a difference and help water conveyance within Thames, Hertfordshire and North London’s Flood and Costal Risk Management (FCRM)? Predominantly working across Thames area, and Hertfordshire and North London (HNL), Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) Engineers provide vital, in house, maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from 1940’s pumps and Navigable Locks up to the very latest PLC controlled systems. Playing a very important role in the protection of people, property and the environment.
In Thames and HNL we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
As a MEICA Mechanical Engineer your day-to-day role will see you travelling across the region (work vehicle provided) conducting routine maintenance activities, reactive maintenance and attending breakdowns. Additionally carrying out small projects such as gearbox and drive system replacements. These posts are full-time. The team currently work a 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off.
You will be required to take on an Incident Response role as part of your contract. Typically, this will be on call MEICA on a 6-week rotation. As the MEICA team expands this will become 1 in 9. Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support needed to succeed. You will be provided with a van, all the necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment to enable you to complete your job both safely and to the high standards which we set ourselves.
The team
The Field MEICA team is an integral part of the Local FCRM Operations department, undertaking asset management, maintenance and incident response. We are a small team that has both electrical and mechanically skilled members. The team supports both flood risk management and waterways, providing electrical and mechanical assistance to the business, making sure our assets are operating, fit for purpose and safe.
Experience/skills Required
Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
* Ability to work in a small, dispersed team, potentially the sole engineer on site. Able to make informed, effective, engineering decisions and repairs in a timely manner.
* Able to confidently access assemblies or platforms using ladders and stairwells whilst carrying personal tools to conduct servicing or repairs.
* Confidently utilise Personal Electronic Devices (supplied) to accurately record maintenance activities, faults and repairs. This will be via the EA’s own Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
It would be desirable, if you had:
* Experience of Hydraulic and mechanical drive systems.
* Experience of agricultural engineering.
* Nationally recognised Level 2 Welding qualification.
* Awareness of Electronic Control systems.
Your ongoing personal development is important. You'll have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to compliment and enhance your existing capabilities.
Contact and additional information
The base location for these roles will be at one of our depots in Osney Depot Oxford, or Sunbury Depot, Sunbury. You will travel from there to sites across the region. The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert. We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details
The interviews will be held in person at Osney Depot in Oxford (dates, to be confirmed). If you have any questions please do contact David Platt (team leader) via email david.platt@environment-agency.gov.uk or Adella Buckland (Local Delivery Lead) via email at Adella.buckland@environment-agency.gov.uk The Environment Agency's competency dictionary is available upon request.
Competence 1
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
Tell us of a time when you were presented with a fault that you had never come across. Explain your thought process (failure diagnosis) and how you resolved the issue. Please use the STAR format.
Competence 2
Deals with Hostile Situations
Description
In this role you could encounter members of the public including residents near our structures, as well as colleagues from other teams. Sometimes they will be unhappy about matters unrelated to your role but will look to you for answers. Using an example, if possible, explain how you would look to resolve a potentially hostile situation.
Competence 3
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description
Using the STAR format, Field MEICA is a small Engineering team that works across a large geographical area, supporting numerous other departments. You will interact with these other teams on a daily basis. Give an example of when you needed to quickly build rapport with a stranger(s) to achieve a result.
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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Engineering and Information Technology
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