Fire Door Inspector

Talent Dice Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council contractor in Loughborough is looking for an individual to conduct fire door inspections bi-annually in Council properties. The role involves ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, documenting findings, and performing minor repairs when needed. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of building regulations and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This position is essential for maintaining safety standards across properties.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of fire door compliance and building regulations.
• Ability to carry out repairs ensuring compliance with current standards.
• Proficient in spoken English for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bi-annual fire door inspections across Council properties.
• Document inspections and report findings to the Compliance Manager.
• Coordinate with the Compliance Co-ordinator for scheduling inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of fire door compliance

Repair skills

Customer communication

Decision-making skills

Job description

To carry out fire door inspections within Charnwood Borough Council properties on a bi-annual basis.

To undertake minor repairs as identified from the inspections.

Report all inspection findings including any remedial works due or undertaken to the Compliance Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To carry out fire door inspections of Charnwood Borough Council properties, in line with Fire Safety Regulations.
• Ensure all inspections and associated information are recorded via the appropriate monitoring systems.
• Carry out minor repairs to fire doors as appropriate or report further required repairs.
• Work with the Compliance Co-ordinator to diarise and arrange the required inspections, liaising with residents as appropriate.
• Work with other officers to resolve any issues arising regarding fire doors and inspections as required.
• Deliver an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.
• To maintain office and site records in line with statutory requirements in connection with fire door assessments and associated work.
• Monitor the programme of inspections and prepare monthly reports to management to evidence.
• To ensure that the organisations health and safety, environment, equality, diversity and inclusion policies are always implemented and in all aspects of the service delivery and employment.
• To assist in the collection of a variety of asset data through undertaking surveys as required.
• Assist with other core tasks within the Compliance department, including IT and customer service projects as required.
• To undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade, and / or hours of work, as may be reasonably be required.
• Protect and manage information securely, and report breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.

Skills / Knowledge

• The compliance of fire doors and a sound working knowledge of elements of building construction, components, materials, building trades and applicable building regulations.
• Ability to carry out repairs to ensure fire doors meet the current requirements.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
• Ability to make decisions, take the initiative and work under own direction towards tight deadlines.