3-4 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
A skilled Fire Door Inspector and Remedial Works Operative is required for a temporary contract within a housing-focused compliance team.
The role involves conducting bi-annual fire door inspections across residential properties and undertaking minor remedial repairs.
The successful candidate will ensure that inspections and repair work meet current fire safety regulations and statutory requirements while maintaining clear records and communicating effectively with tenants and internal teams.
It offers the opportunity to contribute directly to fire safety compliance within social housing in a dynamic and responsible setting.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Carry out scheduled fire door inspections across a range of housing properties.
Identify and complete minor repairs to fire doors in line with current fire safety regulations.
Record inspection outcomes and repairs using appropriate digital systems.
Liaise with tenants and colleagues to schedule inspections efficiently.
Prepare regular inspection reports and assist with data collation.
Maintain accurate office and site records for fire door-related activities.
Ensure compliance with health & safety equality diversity and environmental policies.
Support the wider compliance team with asset data collection IT systems and customer service projects.
Adhere to data protection protocols and report any potential breaches.
Work flexibly and outside standard hours when required.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience inspecting and repairing fire doors in residential properties.
Sound understanding of building construction materials components and relevant fire safety/building regulations.
Ability to carry out repairs ensuring fire doors meet legal standards.
Confidence to converse with residents and stakeholders in clear accurate spoken English.
Strong time management and self-motivation capable of working independently.
Familiarity with health & safety legislation applicable to the construction and housing sector.
Comfortable with administrative tasks including data entry and reporting.
Competent using digital systems and reporting tools.
Previous experience in housing compliance or building safety roles is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 27/08/2025.
This is a full-time 37-hour per week role working under the Housing Planning Regeneration and Regulatory Services division.
Driving Licence Required: Yes access to a vehicle for borough-wide travel is essential.
Proven experience inspecting and repairing fire doors in residential properties. Sound understanding of building construction, materials, components, and relevant fire safety/building regulations. Ability to carry out repairs ensuring fire doors meet legal standards. Confidence to converse with residents and stakeholders in clear, accurate spoken English. Strong time management and self-motivation capable of working independently. Familiarity with health & safety legislation applicable to the construction and housing sector. Comfortable with administrative tasks including data entry and reporting. Competent using digital systems and reporting tools. Previous experience in housing compliance or building safety roles is highly desirable.
Education
Driving Licence Required: Yes access to a vehicle for borough-wide travel is essential.