As a key member of the Water Office you will assist the Water Officer to ensure that the department provides a speedy and efficient service to the Authority in terms of ensuring the supply of water from hydrants for fire-fighting. Your principal duties will include the inspection and repair of fire hydrants, fitting of indication plates, advising on hydrant requirements, clerical work and electronic maintenance of inspection records.

The successful candidate will be able to work outdoors in all weathers and have the physical fitness to undertake the desired manual handling and use of ladders. Applicants must hold and maintain a valid driving license.

A working knowledge of hydrant installations and basic IT systems is desirable.

You will be required to work throughout the West Yorkshire region but will be based in Leeds.

This post is Job Share working 15 hours per week Thursday and Fridays.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. Job share applicants welcome.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 28 January 2018.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.