Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

Kings Permanent Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role involves visiting properties to conduct inspections, compile detailed reports, and liaise with tenants and landlords to ensure properties are well-maintained. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a busy schedule. With full training provided, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow within the residential lettings sector. Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonuses while contributing to a professional and organized environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Quarterly bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Compile detailed property condition reports using bespoke software.
• Liaise with tenants and landlords regarding maintenance issues.
• Mediate disputes over property condition at the end of tenancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

IT proficiency

Education

Experience in Residential Lettings

Tools

Bespoke software

MS Office

Tablets

Job description

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

We will consider applications from people wanting to work either 5, or 4 full days a week, working between 8.30am - 5.30pm. Naturally, for those working 4 days a week the salary, bonuses and holiday entitlement would be adjusted accordingly on a pro-rata basis.

The successful candidate who fulfills this varied role will spend much of each working day visiting properties to undertake various tasks which include the production of condition inspections to ensure they remain in good condition, produce reports to evidence and dispatch to the relevant landlord.

Responsibilities:

• Via bespoke software held on an iPad, compile detailed reports which record the overall condition of a property prior to any tenants moving in.
• Re-visiting the properties midway through an active tenancy to check on the condition, produce a brief report and then dispatch this to the relevant landlord concerned. Discussing with the tenants in occupation any maintenance-based issues that may be evident.
• Where relevant, liaising with our Property Managers to ensure maintenance based issues are resolved.
• If the property is not being maintained to an acceptable condition you will discuss this with the tenants whilst at the property and put a simple plan in place with them to improve the situation.
• Inspecting the property prior to the end of a tenancy to produce a 'check out report which will again record the general condition of the property at that time just prior to the tenants moving out.
• At the end of a tenancy mediate between landlord and tenants regarding any maintenance considered to be beyond fair wear and tear and attempt to agree on a suitable amount of money that the tenants are to contribute to putting things right. Once agreed relevant funds would be deducted from the initial deposit that the tenants lodged with the company prior to moving in.
• Where issues are evident at the end of a tenancy, but the landlord and tenants fail to agree on a mutually acceptable compromise, the Property Inspection Clerk prepares all relevant paperwork and sends this to an independent adjudicator who will decide what if anything should be deducted from the tenants original deposit.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within Residential Lettings would be advantageous but not essential, as full training provided to those retaining the other essential skills described below.
• A strong attention to detail when inspecting a property and compiling a report.
• Highly organised and able to manage a busy diary.
• The ability to prioritise urgent tasks and constantly work to pre-defined deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills - face to face, orally and electronically.
• Confident and professional.
• IT proficient - familiar with MS Office, other general packages, tablets, and other mobile devices.
• Own car and clean driving license.

Remuneration:

• Basic salary of between GBP25,000 and GBP27,000 and overall full-time salary of GBP28,000 to GBP32,000, depending on relevant experience. Includes a car allowance and quarterly bonuses. 5, or 4 full days a week, working between 8.30am - 5.30pm. Naturally, for those working 4 days a week the salary, bonuses and holiday entitlement would be adjusted accordingly on a pro-rata basis.