Job Description
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.
Requirements
• 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.