Hydrant and Extinguisher Technician

Hydrant and Extinguisher Technician
Grade 7
SALARY: From £27,803 – £28,770 per annum
Permanent Vacancy
37 hours per week
Post Number: 502234
 
We are seeking an individual to join our Hydrant & Extinguisher Team based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.
 
Under the direction of the Extinguisher and Hydrant Team Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for:
The maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers within the organisation and supplying extinguishers to fire stations when required at short notice.
Inspecting and maintaining adopted fire hydrants within the service area as part of a rolling inspection programme.
 
Notes:
Welsh language skills are desirable for this post.
This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently using Service transport. A driving licence check will be conducted.
 
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.
 
Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification.  Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.  Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday 15/11/2024.
 
Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/. If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk
 
All internal applicants applying should apply via their portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab.  The e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application.
 
All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions).  Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.
 
SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.