Estates Technician; Plumbing and Heating - Devon Fire & Rescue Service

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Join Our Team as an Estates Technician (Plumbing and Heating) at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, has the opportunity for a Technician (Plumbing and Heating) to join our Estates team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This position offers a competitive salary starting at £33,699 rising annually to £36,363 (gross) per annum pro rata.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.

• To carry out planned and reactive plumbing / heating and other maintenance tasks to include but not limited to the repair or replacement of :
• Heating systems - boilers, radiators, underfloor heating, heat pumps.
• Toilet cisterns / pans / seats.
• Unblocking drains, waste pipes and traps.
• Repair or replacement of hand basins, sinks, taps and associated plumbing.
• Hot water heater / boiler repairs / replacements, including safe isolation and electrical connection.
• Shower gutter replacements and installations, including safe isolation and electrical connection.
• Gutter and downpipe clearing and replacements.
• Hose reel repairs / replacements.
• Thermostat replacements.
• All associated making good following instructions, including but not limited to boxing, tiling, shower board, fire stopping etc.
• To undertake initial fault investigatory work, identify appropriate remedial repairs, with the ability to be self-autonomous, whilst considering Health and Safety requirements, Operational risk and cost (financial / reputational) to the Service.
• To carry out planned internal and external plumbing to include design and installation of all plumbing systems to fully update as built building information and identification of assets for future planned preventative maintenance.
• In conjunction with other Estates Technicians, carry out planned internal and external alternations such as kitchen refurbishments and shower room alterations, ensuring all plumbing works are in compliance with requisite legislation.
• If required to, carry out legionella monitoring inspections and identified remedial repairs in relation to Service premises.
• To assess proposed repair and improvement works in relation to plumbing requirements, identify materials, estimate quantities and obtain prices for materials and / or quotations for identified repairs / works and advise accordingly.
• To purchase and arrange the delivery of materials and other identified goods to site / service premises to complete tasks in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• To assist other Estates Technicians, as and when required, with general building maintenance tasks.
• To, when required, undertake site supervision of external contractors to include ‘final checks’ / ‘snagging’ to ensure work is carried out in compliance with legislative requirements, Health and Safety legislation, Service policy and to agreed / specified.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Amanda Chaplin, Facilities and Estates Admin Manager, on or .

Joining Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service comes with a fulfilling career, where you make a tangible difference every day. But that’s not all! We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services’ Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and, as such, it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent), including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

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