Full job descriptionEquipment and Hydrant Maintenance Technician
Grade 4: (£31,537 - £33,699 per annum)
37 hours (Monday – Friday) Permanent
Warsop Fire Station, Mansfield NG20 0AU – Flexibility will be available for the postholder
Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service – We’re Hiring Now!
Are you practical, hands-on, and motivated by work that directly supports community safety? In this vital role, you will help ensure Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s hydrants, equipment and safety systems are maintained to the highest standards. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, predominantly carrying out inspections, repairs and maintenance across the county’s adopted fire hydrants and periodically other specialist equipment. If you are someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in precision, problem-solving, and contributing to public safety, we would like to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with technical ability who wants to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
*Test, repair and maintain hydrant installations, including replacing lids, frames and surrounding groundworks.
*Clean and rebuild hydrant chambers and repair chamber brickwork or concrete sections as required.
*Remove & install hydrant marker posts and information plates.
*Carry out hydrant condition and site surveys as part of hydrant scheme consultation returns.
*Liaise with members of the public, companies, consultants and staff on fire stations about hydrant provision using national guidance, other resources and local knowledge.
*Complete administrative updates to manual and digital hydrant and equipment records.
*Inspect, service and maintain firefighting equipment, including branches, dry suits, extrication tools and reserve assets.
*Record all inspections, tests and maintenance activity on the Service’s inventory systems.
*Receive and action equipment defect reports, providing operational support and liaising with relevant teams.
*Ensure the hydrant and equipment maintenance vehicle is kept in good working order.
*Work in line with NFRS health & safety, safeguarding and ethical standards.
Experience/Qualifications
*Recent practical experience maintaining tools and equipment.
*Experience in testing and maintenance of utilities installations.
*Ability to use ICT systems, including spreadsheets and mobile applications.
*Able to interpret plans and drawings.
*Skilled in using tools/equipment needed to maintain hydrant installations (training will be provided).
*Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
*Good time-management and organisational skills.
*Good basic knowledge of the county/local area.
*GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths.
*Full valid UK driving licence and willingness to complete a driving assessment, adjustment will be made for disabled applicants
*Ability to undertake heavy lifting tasks and work flexibly when required.
Why NFRS?
*Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
*Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
*Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
*Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
*Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a UNUM cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
*Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
*Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.
*If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ’Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ’Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.
NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.
Closing date: 3rd of July 2026
Interview date: 28th of July 2026