Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

Kings Permanent Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate recruitment firm in Essex is seeking a Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk to conduct property inspections and produce detailed reports. The role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with responsibilities including liaising between landlords and tenants during inspections and end-of-tenancy processes. A strong organizational ability is essential, and training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

Car allowance

Quarterly bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting and reporting.
• Ability to manage a busy diary and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills both face to face and electronically.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties to conduct inspections and produce reports.
• Liaise with property managers regarding maintenance issues.
• Mediate between tenants and landlords at the end of tenancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Bespoke software

Job description

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

• You will work 5 full days per week, working between 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
• 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.

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

• 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.

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

• 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.

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

• 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.

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

• Basic salary between GBP28,000 to GBP30,000. Includes a car allowance and quarterly bonuses. 5 full days per week, working between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.