Fire Hydrant Inspector – West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service as a Fire Hydrant Inspector, where you will conduct inspections and maintenance of fire hydrants, ensuring public safety. This full-time role in Crawley involves practical tasks, collaboration with partners, and offers a dedicated vehicle and competitive salary.

Benefits

Dedicated service vehicle

Access to training and development

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with repairs and maintenance work.
• Strong IT skills for reporting systems and data input.
• Experience working alone and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections and maintenance of fire hydrants.
• Responding to defects reported by fire crews or the public.
• Collaborating with water companies and transport agencies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

5 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4) including Maths and English

Tools

Service Vehicle

Job description

Fire Hydrant Inspector – West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Join Our Team and Help Keep West Sussex Safe!
Salary: £26,409 to £27,711 per annum

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

Interview date: w/c 30 June 2025

Location: Crawley Fire Station, a typical week will mainly be fire hydrants inspections working form your service vehicle, with potential visits anywhere around the County to check defects. Some homeworking or office work writing up your reports. This is led by the needs of the service.

Ready to make a real impact in your community?

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a hands-on, proactive Fire Hydrant Inspector to help us keep our vital emergency water infrastructure in top condition across the county.

You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring West Sussex remains a safer place to live, work, and visit by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire hydrants – a role that’s essential to our firefighting response and public safety.

What You’ll Be Doing

Conducting inspections, flow and pressure testing, and maintenance of fire hydrants across West Sussex.
Responding quickly to defects identified by fire crews or the public – prioritising and solving problems on the ground.
Collaborating with key partners such as water companies, Highways, and Transport agencies.
Using your own fully equipped service vehicle to carry out work independently and efficiently.
Recording accurate data and reports using our digital systems.
Advising customers, crews, and property owners with your specialist knowledge.
What you’ll need to succeed
A practical mindset and a keen eye for detail – you enjoy problem solving and working with your hands.
Confidence working alone in the field and making informed decisions under pressure.
Physical fitness to handle lifting, digging, and valve operations in all weathers.
Strong organisational and communication skills to keep clear records and explain your work.
A full, valid UK driving licence and good map-reading or GPS navigation skills.
Your Experience & Qualifications
Essential:

5 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4) including Maths and English, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with practical tasks such as repairs, using tools, or maintenance work.
Strong IT skills for using reporting systems and data input.
Previous experience working alone and as part of a wider team.
Desirable:

National Roads and Street Works Act certification (we’ll train you if needed!).
Experience in fire safety equipment, water infrastructure, or other technical/vocational environments.
What we offer:
A dedicated service vehicle equipped with all necessary tools.
A role with real purpose – supporting life-saving services across the county.
Opportunities to work with a variety of partners and professionals.
A supportive team that values your contribution and empowers your success.
Access to training, development, and progression within West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
A competitive salary.
25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
A generous pension

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