Estates Technician (Plumbing and Heating) – Devon & 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 is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £33,699 rising annually to £36,363 (gross) pro rata per annum.

As an Estates Technician (Plumbing and Heating), you will have specific responsibility for installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing and heating installations at all Service premises across the counties of Devon and Somerset; ensuring all such work is carried out in a safe manner and to all legislative and Service requirements.

You will also assist with both reactive and planned general building maintenance, refurbishments and grounds maintenance works across all Service premises throughout our two counties, ensuring work is carried out to the required standard.

Full key responsibilities and duties are outlined on our careers page.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Amanda Chaplin – Facilities and Estates Admin Manager on 01392 872267, or via email: achaplin@dsfire.gov.uk

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.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

To be eligible to apply for this role you will need to hold the following essential qualifications:

Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plumbing.
Qualified to a minimum of 18th Edition and Part P for electrical installations.
Qualified under the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) to carry out work on mains water supplies.

Closing date: 18th January 23:59