Field MEICA Officer - 33060

Job Description

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.

Climate Change is the biggest risk we face. We are planning for future flood scenarios including a 4ºC rise in global temperature and are working with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.

Field MEICA protect people and the environment by maintaining and repairing our flood and coastal risk management assets, responding to incidents 24/7, repairing waterways structures and water transfer schemes.

This hands-on role involves:-

Working in the Field on Mechanical and Electrical structures both as routine maintenance and breakdown repair.

You will form part of an standby response roster. This could entail working across the country if other Areas have a skill requirement during an incident

You will also be required to work with and supervise our frame work contractors

Co-ordinate a programme of planned preventative maintenance on our assets.

The post is both field and office based, working outdoors in all weathers.

You will also have MEICA technical support from our Supra Area MEICA team.

The team

Field Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumental, Control and Automation (MEICA) are one of the Area Field Teams and ensure the Area assets are maintained and inspected to the work schedules produced by the Area MEICA team for the Site Responsible Officers. The MEICA Field Team provides a maintenance service to the business for mechanical, hydraulic & low voltage electrical assets (Locks, sluices, flood prevention structures and other Environment Agency assets).

Experience/skills Required

Experience in either electrical or mechanical engineering is required. However further training will be provided along with continued professional development. .

• Strong problem solving skills and experience
• You should have the necessary practical ability and an understanding of environmental awareness as well as a hands on approach;
• Confidence in using a range of IT systems to keep work programmes on track.
• You will have either current mechanical or electrical qualifications.
• You will be strong at managing relationships with different contractors
• Excellent health and safety track record and awareness
• Strong team working skills.
  
  
  

You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contact and additional information

This role includes being on standby and taking part in a duty roster, this standby role attracts additional payments.

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. #

You'll be based at our depot in Short Ferry. The role requires regular travel to our asset sites and for team meetings. Therefore a Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Everyone starting in a role will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed.

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes.

Interviews will take place week commencing 16/02/26.

For more information please contact gary.catchpole@environment-agency.gov.uk

Competence 1

MEICA - Maintenance and work management systems

Description

Question:

Please describe what professional qualifications you have/or experience to deliver works including the repair, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of equipment to ensure Mechanical or Electrical engineering standards are met.

More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.

Competence 2

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Question:

The role regularly requires you to solve problems, like breakdowns and failures of the equipment.

Provide an example of similar situations that you have dealt with either in your present employment or in previous employment. If no employment situations please give example of similar Mechanical/Electrical breakdown/failure you have dealt with outside the working environment or whilst gaining competency qualification.

Competence 3

Health and Safety Management

Description

Question:

As an employee of the Environment Agency your Health Safety and Wellbeing is our number one priority.

• How would you manage both yours and your colleagues safety
• When have you rectified or reported a potentially harmful or dangerous situation or practice either at work or in a similar setting

Before starting work on site what considerations are essential to ensure a safe working environment

Role specific license requirements

A full UK Driving Licence is Essential

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.