Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The environment agency strives to enhance wildlife and biodiversity nationally through our commitment to creating a betting place for people and wildlife.
As a Team Member in our local Field Teams, you will be maintaining our river and flood defence assets and responding to flooding and pollution incidents. You will be working as part of a diverse team and will help to accomplish routine maintenance, efficiently, safely and to a high standard. You need to be able to communicate professionally with our partners and members of the public.
This hands-on and physical role involves working as part of a team, outside in all weathers. You will be involved in a wide range of activities, from grass cutting using strimmers, ROBO, pedestrian and ride on mowing equipment, to clearing debris/blockages, and tree work using chainsaws and chippers. We also undertake machine work driving tractors/excavators/telehandlers. You will receive nationally recognised training in all required skills.
You will participate in our 24-hour call-out rosters, responding with your team to operate our assets. You will play an active role in protecting homes and businesses from flood risk.
We offer a mandatory nationally recognised level 3 apprenticeship- Water Environment Worker.
