Fire Hydrant & Dry-Riser Technician

Within our Water Section we are currently recruiting for a Fire Hydrant and Dry Riser Technician to join our team of five other technicians and our administration team.

Based at Billericay Fire Station, the role involves the inspection and maintenance of statutory and private fire hydrants, predominately across the South of the County. Working on your own initiative in roadside and rural areas to identify fire hydrants, test and refurbish them using equipment from a workshop van.

The role is predominately lone working and of a physically demanding nature, working outside in varying weather conditions. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate manual handling capability, dexterity and the ability to access areas that are in overgrown locations using strimmer’s and hedge cutters and be able to pass the Authority’s in house driving assessment. The role will also periodically involve the testing of dry-rising fire mains at various locations across the County as part of a team. Experience of engaging with members of the public and the ability to interpret technical drawings and maps would also be advantageous.

Training is available for the successful candidate, which would include fire hydrant repair techniques, NRSWA Highways working training (New Roads and Street Works Act) and tool and equipment use etc.

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