Asset Compliance Officer

DK Recruitment; Irchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Compliance Operative role with a well-established housing provider in Wellingborough, offering a 37-hour week and a salary of 28,026 per annum. The position requires practical experience in property maintenance, fire safety, and health and safety compliance to keep residential properties safe and compliant.

Key duties include testing alarms, inspecting fire doors, PAT, water checks, and maintaining records. A driving licence is essential for on-site work and coordinated site support.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Test fire alarms and emergency lighting in residential blocks.
• Inspect communal fire doors and carry out basic remedial work.
• Perform water temperature checks, flushing and descaling.
• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Inspect playgrounds and health and safety signage.
• Conduct wider health, safety and compliance inspections.
• Provide on-site support to colleagues and contractors.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and reports.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication

Proactive attention to detail

Ladder safety

Education

A Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection

PAT testing course

Tools

Carpentry tools

General hand tools

Job description

Asset Compliance Operative

Location: Wellingborough
Salary: 28,026 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Driving Licence: Full, clean UK manual driving licence (manual) essential

We are currently recruiting for an Asset Compliance Operative on behalf of a well-established housing provider based in Wellingborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual with experience in property maintenance, building repairs or health and safety compliance to join a team dedicated to maintaining safe and well-managed residential properties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of compliance inspections, routine testing and minor remedial works across residential properties, communal areas and community facilities, ensuring all work is completed safely and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing fire alarms and emergency lighting across residential blocks and communal facilities.
• Inspecting communal fire doors, identifying defects and carrying out basic remedial works where appropriate.
• Completing water temperature checks, flushing and descaling.
• Undertaking Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Carrying out playground inspections and checking or installing health and safety signage.
• Completing wider health, safety and compliance inspections.
• Providing on-site support to colleagues and contractors when required.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records, producing reports and following up on any identified actions.
• Delivering a professional and customer-focused service to residents and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 Award, or equivalent, in Fire Door Inspection. Training support may be available for candidates who do not currently hold this qualification.
• A completed PAT testing course. Training support may also be available.
• Previous experience in basic building repairs, including carpentry and general property maintenance.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to safely use step ladders and handle tools, materials and equipment.
• A proactive approach, good attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Previous experience in a similar role or knowledge of building compliance within social housing or property maintenance would be advantageous.

Please note: A full, clean UK manual driving licence is essential for this position.