Logistical Support Team Technician

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department

Operational Risk Management

Post

Logistical Support Team Technician/Hydrant and
Extinguisher Technician

Post No

502234

Grade

7

Location

Fire Service Headquarters

Responsible to

Logistical Support Team Manager

This job description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of the post.
It does not necessarily list in detail all of the tasks required to carry out these
responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as and when necessary
to ensure that it meets the Service’s business requirements.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

To ensure the effective testing of all extinguishers within the organisation and to carry
out the inspection and limited maintenance work of fire hydrants within the Service
Area, under the direction of the Hydrant & Extinguisher Team Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To carry out hydrant inspections and plating, safely and in accordance with
the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act
2004.

2. To collect and process information to maintain the efficient operation of the

Hydrant Database and Mobile Data System.

3. To represent the organisation at site specific meetings with key stakeholders.

4. To advise and provide local information relating to the design of hydrant

layouts on new schemes and coordinate design requirements with water
company staff.

5. To ensure all works carried out comply with the Drinking Water Inspectorate

regulations.

6. To liaise with and advise operational staff regarding hydrant locations and

capabilities.

7. To visit any Station or Department within the Service Area at the direction of

the Hydrant and Extinguisher Support Team Manager in order to implement
the Periodic and Testing Maintenance Policy (PTM).

8. To update the database for identification and location of equipment ensuring

accurate information at all times.

9. To compile and complete any documentation/reports that may be required.

10. To appropriately mark Service assets in line with the requirements of the
South Wales Fire & Rescue service’s asset marking scheme.

11. To maintain work equipment to the required standard and advise line
manager of any defective or missing equipment.

12. To inspect and service portable extinguishers, fire blankets, battery operated

fire alarm systems and hose reels in accordance with the BSI quality system
and BAFE Guide to Servicing within the planned annual maintenance
programme and respond to urgent requests when necessary.

13. To ensure the safe collection and transportation to stores of bio hazardous

materials (e.g. hypodermic needles).

14. To use provided vehicles to undertake allocated duties as directed by the
Hydrant & Extinguisher Team Manager.

15. To take responsibility for effective personal performance.

STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

• To attend in-house and external training courses as required.
  

• To achieve relevant qualifications within appropriate timescales to support job

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.
  

• To co-operate fully with any scheme or pilot scheme that shall be introduced

• To implement the principles of the Service’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity

• To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

In performing the above role, all employees of the Service are required to observe
and promote the Service’s Core Values to be, at all times:

• Professional

• Caring

• Respectful

• Dedicated

• Trustworthy

• Dynamic

• Disciplined

• Resilient