Hottest jobs in Sussex revealed '“ from ironmongers to lifeguards

Thermal imaging technology in a new smartphone has revealed the hottest jobs in the UK '“ and many are in Sussex.
The lifeguard on Brighton beachThe lifeguard on Brighton beach
The lifeguard on Brighton beach

Using the thermal imaging technology embedded in the new Cat S61 smartphone, a photographer went out in search of the UK’s ‘heatwave heroes’.

An ironmonger in Hurstpierpoint topped the list, with temperatures up to 112°C in the forge.

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A herbalist working in a Sussex polytunnel was found to be working in 45°C heat.

An ironmongers in Hurstpierpoint recorded 112°C heat in the forgeAn ironmongers in Hurstpierpoint recorded 112°C heat in the forge
An ironmongers in Hurstpierpoint recorded 112°C heat in the forge

And a road worker in Hove was working in 34°C heat.

One lifeguard on Brighton Beach was captured at 39°C, while the sand reached 46°C.

And an air conditioning fitter in Brighton reached 35°C, with the thermal camera showing the air con machines at 43°C to 53°C.

Here’s a list of the hottest jobs in the UK:

A herbalist working in a stuffy polytunnel is surrounded by plants wilting at 45°CA herbalist working in a stuffy polytunnel is surrounded by plants wilting at 45°C
A herbalist working in a stuffy polytunnel is surrounded by plants wilting at 45°C

1. Ironmongers – White Eagle Forge in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex

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Hot work at any time of year, this ironmonger was working in sweltering conditions – the forge itself reached 112°C and the thermal imaging revealed just how hard their protective clothing is working – shielding the workers from residual heat in the early 80°C’s.

2. Herbalist – Sussex

A herbalist working in a stuffy polytunnel is surrounded by plants wilting at 45°C.

A road worker in Hove had to withstand 34°C whilst working outside.A road worker in Hove had to withstand 34°C whilst working outside.
A road worker in Hove had to withstand 34°C whilst working outside.

3. Guardsman – Central London

The Queen’s Guards’ bearskin hats are far from ideal in this heat, reaching temperatures of 41°C.

4. Lifeguard – Brighton beach

This lifeguard on Brighton Beach is feeling the heat, reaching 39°C, with the sand at a scorching 46°C!

Air conditioning fitter in HoveAir conditioning fitter in Hove
Air conditioning fitter in Hove

5. Barista – London and Tunbridge Wells

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On our visit to baristas in London and Tunbridge Wells, both were feeling the heat – ranging between 33°C and 38°C – whilst their coffee machines were almost at 60°C.

6. Dry cleaner – Haywards Heath

In this summer’s soaring temperatures, a dry cleaner in Tunbridge Wells was 37°C, with his machinery reaching almost 100°C.

7. Delivery people - East London

The hot weather does not mean a break for London’s couriers – the Deliveroo motorbike courier had hit 35°C whilst the DHL van courier was at 36°C.

Thermal image of a herbalist working in a Sussex polytunnelThermal image of a herbalist working in a Sussex polytunnel
Thermal image of a herbalist working in a Sussex polytunnel

8. Farmer – Hertfordshire

This sheep farmer in Stevenage was working at 35°C with the camera showing the amount of heat trapped in the barn by the corrugated iron roofing.

9. Armed Police - London

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The body temperature of armed police patrolling in central London hit 35°C, whilst their bullet proof vest reached an astonishing 61°C.

10. Air conditioning fitter - Brighton

He may be helping others to escape the heat, but it’s certainly hot work to install this A/C unit! He reached 35°C, with the thermal camera showing the A/C machines at 43°C-53°C.

11. Kebab shop worker – East London

A kebab shop in Shoreditch reached 34°C whilst temperatures in the capital have soared.

12. Road worker - Sussex

A road worker in Hove had to withstand 34°C whilst working outside.

13. Skyscraper window cleaner – the City, London

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This is no ordinary window cleaner, donning climbing gear and scaling East London’s buildings to clean those hard-to-reach windows. With her heavy equipment and out in the heat of the day, she reached 34°C.

14. Builders – East London

These builders working in Shoreditch, East London reached 30°C.

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