Ground Maintenance Operatives – Field Assets Team Member

Ground Maintenance Operatives, Field Assets Team Member
£24,335 rising to £26,243 for Team Member Level 2C after 3 years subject to
satisfactory performance
East Markham
Rothley
Grade – Team Member Level 2A
Permanent, full-time role

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 with an ambition
to be Carbon Net Zero by 2030 and influence how we do things in the future. As part of the
Environment Agency, you will play your part in protecting and improving the environment. We are
working with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to
meet these challenges and at the same time make our environment a better place for people and
wildlife.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate flood and coastal risk management assets, ensuring their optimal
  performance in safeguarding communities.
• Respond to 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/bush cutters,
  heavy plant machinery, boats, and more. Your proficiency will be key to preventing and
  mitigating flood risks.
• Participate in various tasks such as structural maintenance, vegetation management, small
  construction projects, soft engineering methods, beach maintenance, and culvert and grille
  clearances.

Why choose us:

• Meaningful Impact: As an emergency responder, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding
  communities and ecosystems. Your efforts will directly contribute to our ambitious goal of
  achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2030, leaving a lasting positive impact on the environment.
• Diverse and Exciting Role: Enjoy a diverse range of duties that involve structural
  maintenance, vegetation management, small construction projects, soft engineering, beach
  maintenance, and responding to flood incidents. Every day will be different and fulfilling.
• Training and Support: No prior experience? No problem! As a new Field Operations Team
  Member you will have the opportunity to enrol in our Water Environment Worker Apprenticeship.
  The WEW Apprentice Programme delivers comprehensive training in the use of tools, equipment,
  and health & safety protocols, ensuring you have all the knowledge and skills needed to
  succeed in your role.
• Continuous Learning: Enhance your practical abilities and environmental awareness through
  hands-on work. We encourage and support further development, including specialist training when
  required.
• Team Environment: Work as part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals who share
  your passion for the environment. Together, we make a real impact and create a better world for
  all.

As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome
applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.

What you will need

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and as part of a dedicated team.
• A valid UK driving license.
• Ability to travel to your depot and/or the local area within a reasonable time in order to
  respond to incidents and meet urgent business needs.

We’re looking for people with:

• A passion for the outdoors and a genuine commitment to protecting the environment.
• Literacy and numeracy skills, along with a willingness to learn our in-house systems and
  use IT devices.
• Some understanding of site health and safety requirements, but full training will be
  provided.

Where you will work

You will be expected to travel to your depot to check in daily, and then will be dispersed from
there in smaller teams to carry out the field work tasks for that day within our geographical
area. More on this and the shift patterns will be explained at the interview. 

Your work will be critical both to improve the environment and to protect local communities
from flooding, and you will maintain and operate a range of assets, from a large flood relief
channel and flood storage reservoirs to local flood defences.

Your day-to-day work will typically involve small construction tasks, vegetation control and
asset maintenance, using small hand tools powers tools up to larger ride-on plant and tractors.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you’ll feel
supported and trusted to do the right thing. We’ll invest in you and allow you to grow and
shape your career. Specifically, and where appropriate, we will support you to complete and
achieve our Water Environment Worker apprenticeship. What’s more, you’ll have access to our
great benefits package including:

• Starting salary of £24,335
• A generous career average pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays for full-time employees or equivalent
• Great career opportunities
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme
• This is a full-time role. There may be the option for a job share or working set days a
  week rather than full time, but full days will need to be worked

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the UK’s biggest environmental organisation. Join us
and together let’s tackle the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable
future.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the
Environment.

Closing date for applications Monday 3rd March 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 17th March 2025.