Asset Compliance Officer

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

Job summary

DK Recruitment is recruiting for an Asset Compliance Operative on behalf of a well‑established housing provider based in Wellingborough.

The role involves carrying out compliance inspections, routine testing and minor remedial works across residential properties, ensuring safety and accuracy, with duties including testing fire alarms, PAT, water temperature checks and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection or equivalent.
• PAT testing course completed or training available.

Responsibilities

• Testing fire alarms and emergency lighting across residential blocks and communal facilities.
• Inspecting communal fire doors and carrying out basic remedial works.
• Completing water temperature checks, flushing and descaling.
• Undertaking Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Carrying out playground inspections and health and safety signage checks.
• Completing wider health, safety and compliance inspections.
• Providing on-site support to colleagues and contractors when required.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection

PAT testing course

Tools

PAT testing equipment

Fire door inspection 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.