Job Description

Maintenance Work Planner Field Operations - 31965

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Maintenance Work Planner Field Operations - 31965

Number of jobs available
1
Region
South West
City/Town
Bridgwater
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA BRADNEY DEPOT, TA7 8PZ
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
34,320
Closing Date:
15/10/2025, 23:55 hours


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Job description
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.



In Wessex, 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.
The team
As our 'frontline', the field teams protect people and the environment by providing operational response during flood events, maintain our river and coastal assets and provide 24/7 response to maintain defences. The field teams have a range of technical skills they use to deliver watercourse maintenance, along with asset maintenance and construction projects.




This role is 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 be held week commencing 3rd November 2025.




For any questions relating to this role, please contact:

tara.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk


steve.scadden@environmnet-agency.gov.uk


Jacqui.hutter@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work related, please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions.



As a Specialist Team Member your role is key to ensuring that the risks to the team are controlled safely and effectively.



Please tell us about your approach to health, safety and the environment for on-site working. How have you helped ensure that people work safely, whilst also considering the environmental impacts of the work?
Competence 2
Programme and Project Management
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work related, please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions.



Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. As a Specialist Team Member, you will need to work closely with your Team Leader to help schedule the team's work, and to produce accurate and appropriate paperwork/documentation (including site packs) to enable work to be carried out on site.



Please tell us about your experience of producing documentation for site work, managing contractors or similar?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work related, please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions.



Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. A Specialist Team Member regularly interacts with landowners and members of the public, as well as team members and other colleagues, so you will need to be able to communicate confidently and professionally.



Please tell us how your personal approach ensures you provide clear and effective communication to others, and provide an example of how you have previously dealt with a difficult situation to ensure a positive outcome?
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence

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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the

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. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.