Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Property Inspector. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing reports, and liaising with tenants and landlords. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000, along with a car allowance and bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Quarterly bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within Residential Lettings is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting property and compiling reports.
• Excellent communication skills – face-to-face, oral and electronic.
• Own car and clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and produce condition reports for landlords.
• Liaise with Property Managers to resolve maintenance issues.
• Prepare documentation for disputes involving deposit deductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Tools

MS Office

General software

Tablets

Job description

Property Inspector / Inventory Clerk

Responsibilities

• You will work 5 full days per week, 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
• Visit properties to undertake various tasks, including producing condition inspections to ensure they remain in good condition and dispatching reports to relevant landlords.
• Via bespoke software on an iPad, compile detailed reports recording the overall condition of a property prior to tenants moving in.
• Re-visit properties midway through an active tenancy to check the condition, produce a brief report and dispatch it to the relevant landlord; discuss maintenance issues with tenants.
• Liaise with Property Managers to ensure maintenance issues are resolved.
• If the property is not being maintained to an acceptable condition, discuss this with tenants and put a simple improvement plan in place.
• Inspect property prior to the end of a tenancy to produce a "check-out" report, recording general condition before tenants move out.
• Mediate between landlord and tenants regarding any maintenance beyond fair wear and tear; negotiate amount tenants contribute to repairs and deduct from initial deposit when agreed.
• When remaining in dispute, prepare all relevant paperwork and send to an independent adjudicator who decides any deduction from the deposit.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within Residential Lettings is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting a property and compiling a report.
• Highly organised and able to manage a busy diary.
• Ability to prioritise urgent tasks and work to pre-defined deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills – face‑to‑face, oral and electronic.
• Confident and professional.
• IT proficient – familiar with MS Office, general software, tablets, and other mobile devices.
• Own car and clean driving licence.

Pay & Benefits

• Basic salary £28,000 to £30,000.
• Includes a car allowance and quarterly bonuses.
• 5 full days per week, 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.