29851 - MEICA Operations and Maintenance Team Member

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Operations & Maintenance Team Member role is vital to the effective and efficient running of our flood defence assets in and around London. You will be joining a team helping with operations and delivering the maintenance across our critical assets working in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the impacts of climate change and manage the assets that protect Central London from flooding. As part of the Thames Barrier and Associated Gates (TBAG) Engineering Team, you will report to the Operations & Maintenance Team Leader and be part of the Thames Tidal Defences MEICA team. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading on carrying out routine civil maintenance work and repairs.
• Carrying out environmental site inspections.
• Operating equipment such as forklifts and pier cranes.
• Carrying out pre-operation checks on machinery and equipment.
• Assisting other engineering teams with the delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Taking a Thames Barrier operational role during trials/flood defence operations.
The team Joining our friendly and essential London MEICA team you will report to the Operations & Maintenance Team Leader, working alongside an experienced team to assist with operations and planned / reactive maintenance ensuring the reliability of equipment and machinery across Thames Tidal Defences assets.


• Can work safely, carry out risk assessments and follow method statements.
• Knowledge and experience of working around equipment and machinery.
• Some experienced with hand and electric tools.
Highly motivated self-starter. Computer knowledge and familiar with Microsoft programs. Desirable
• Experience of operating forklifts and cranes. (If not training will be provided)
  
  Salary £28,607
Plus £4,267p.a. Inner London Weighting Plus £4,358p.a. approximately, calculated at £167.62 1 week in 2 standby payment (when trained and competent) Plus £3,000p.a. Standby Allowance (when trained and competent) Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role making yourself available to respond to incidents/provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment, full training, alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.