Fire Hydrant Technician and Fire and Rescue Service

Job Title: Fire Hydrant Technician

Grade: D

Salary: £31,537 - £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143)

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury – working throughout West Dorset

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: Tom Bath, Water and Foam Officer – /

Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026 (midnight)

As a Fire Hydrant Technician in the Assets department you will be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of fire hydrants and other water supplies. You will ensure all work is carried out to the required standard as stipulated by the Water and Foam Officer, coordinate with water supply companies, and maintain accurate electronic records.

• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire hydrants and water supplies
• Carry out repairs to fire hydrants in roadways, verges, and pavements, ensuring workplace safety and compliance with health & safety and highways legislation
• Work with water supply companies to report major defects and leaks and diagnose and rectify minor defects
• Comment on plans for new developments relating to fire hydrant requirements
• Respond to queries from crews about fire hydrant defects

• Full current driving licence and ability to carry out significant travel in Service vehicles (manual transmission)
• Experience and ability to undertake manual handling and practical tasks such as inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• Strong attention to detail, particularly for accurate data entry
• Ability to work independently with good organisational and time‑management skills
• Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance will be required prior to offer
• Full pre‑employment checks will be undertaken, including identity checks, right to work, medical, references, employment history, and gaps in the last 3 years
• Required to speak clearly in English and pass language assessment as part of the selection process

• Flexi‑time scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Family‑friendly schemes, including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Health & well‑being services

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and will guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability who meet the minimum criteria.