Hydrant Operative - SFRS02811

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; Inverness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for a temporary Hydrant Operative based at Inverness Community Fire Station, until 1 April 2027. The role is full-time, with possible consideration for part-time or flexible working.

You will inspect and maintain hydrants, operate detectors to locate hydrants, perform minor repairs, test flow, and update inspection records. PVG scheme and compliance with safety policies are required.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity and practical problem-solving required.
• Ability to perform routine hydrant inspections and minor repairs.
• Willingness to comply with PVG scheme and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants.
• Operate detection equipment to locate lost hydrants.
• Carry out minor repairs to hydrant pits and realignments.
• Test hydrants for flow and update routes and records.
• Complete stores requisitions to ensure resources are available.
• Maintain allocated vehicle and replace lids or fix leaks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and SFRS policies.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required.

Job description

Hydrant Operative

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the temporary post of Hydrant Operative based at Inverness Community Fire Station, until 1 April 2027.

This is a full-time position however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out routine inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants and operate detection equipment to locate lost hydrants. The successful candidate will be required to carry out basic hydrant repairs such as realigning hydrant pits (minor adjustments only), carry-out minor repairs to the hydrant pits, freeing stiff/jammed spindles and removing broken standpipe basis where required. There will also be a requirement to test the hydrants for flow, identify/mark hydrants fitting hydrant plates and posts etc, carry out fault finding and report findings, update hydrant routes and record inspections carried out. The successful candidate will be required to complete stores requisitions to ensure they have the resources necessary to undertake their role.

Furthermore, the candidate will need to carry out routine maintenance on their allocated vehicle and will be required to replace hydrant lids and to close minor leaks and install lockable caps where required. It will be the successful candidate's responsibility to ensure they comply with all relevant legislative requirements e.g. Local Government in Scotland Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and comply with all relevant Scottish Fire and Rescue Service policies. This description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with this job. It is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade.

This post will require manual dexterity and there may be a requirement to stay away from home overnight occasionally.

Full details of the role, including job description, essential criteria, and our recruitment process, can be found in the attached recruitment information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This role involves working with adults and children. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you have any questions about your application, please email People Services at [e-mail] .