Water Supplies Technician

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake regular maintenance and testing of portable fire-fighting equipment within the Fire Service’s geographical area. To ensure the maintenance of water supplies through inspection, testing and repair of hydrants and basic maintenance service across the Authority.

Applicants will need to have previous experience of working in a maintenance environment, a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and have a good understanding of current Health and Safety regulations. Having good written and oral communication skills, along with a full driving licence are essential.

Benefits package:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Free on-site parking
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
• Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card
• Free private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car salary sacrifice

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. Please submit your completed application form via email to the HR Team on HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk

Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT. Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting.

Proposed Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 14^th September

Interview Date: Anticipated W/C 22^nd September

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references, right to work, and DBS checks.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stu Dodd, Water Officer, sdodd@humbersidefire.gov.uk or Ryan Muwara, Station Manager, rmurawa@humbersidefire.gov.uk for further information.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR Team (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk), in confidence, at the earliest opportunity.

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.