Hottest jobs in Sussex revealed '“ from ironmongers to lifeguards

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. A herbalist working in a Sussex polytunnel was found to be working in 45°C heat. 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: 1. Ironmongers – White Eagle Forge in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex 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. 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! 5. Barista – London and Tunbridge Wells 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. 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 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 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. To find out more about Cat phones, visit: www.catphones.com