Hydrant Maintenance Technician

Job Location	Birstall, Leicester
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£25,119 - £27,803 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are looking to welcome two Hydrant Maintenance Technicians into our diverse and high performing service based in Leicester. You will join us on a Full Time, Permanent basis (37 hours per week. In addition, you will be asked to work 4 Sunday mornings per year) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £25,119 - £27,803 per annum.Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are not limited to firefighting. We also respond to a wide range of incidents, increasingly those that involve our rescue capability.We also work closely with other emergency services and our localauthority partners to deliver an emergency response and protect our communities.Benefits you will receive:

Competitive salary
Flexible working
Service Vehicle
Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
Full support for ongoing professional development
On-site gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings,and you can choose from different income options when you retire

TheHydrant Maintenance Technician role:We have two positions available to become a key member of a small hydrant maintenance team, working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland testing and maintaining fire hydrants within the public highway. This equipment (fire hydrants) is a criticalpart in the delivery of water for firefighting.As our Hydrant Maintenance Technician, you will need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy outdoor environment, driving between areas, start early to avoid busy traffic routes, risk assessing fire hydrant locationsbefore any maintenance work is undertaken. Use equipment to ensure the fire hydrant is available to use and report faults as required. Delivery FRS fire hydrant inspection program for existing locations and visit new developments throughout the county.What we are looking for in our Hydrant Maintenance Technician:We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual, who can work outdoors preferably with a background in working within the public highway. You’ll need to have a good understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety and the abilityto assess the environment you are working in. Excellent communication skills as you need to liaise with contractors, fire service personnel and the public. Good written communication to update and report faults, training will be given on FRS Water ManagerSystem.Closing date: 23:59 17th April 2024Interview and test date: 15th,16th and 17th May 2024Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best oftheir abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.If you feel you have the skills and experience to become ourHydrant Maintenance Technician,then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

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