Our Client based in Berkshire is currently recruiting for a Customer Safety, Fire Inspector to join their team on an initial fixed term contract until April 2025.
This is a Full time role for at least 4 months with possibility of extension based in Bracknell offering £33,973 per year.
The purpose of the role is to oversee the inspection of communal areas within all buildings, including Fire Door Inspections & testing of fire assets to support compliance with the key requirements of Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order making sure high levels of customer safety.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Fire, Building Safety & Compliance teams and wider business, with ongoing monitoring and assessment in respect of Fire and Building Safety. Providing on site remedial changes and advice ensuring that suitable controls, processes, and procedures are in place.
- In accordance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order, ensure high levels of customer safety are achieved through thorough and detailed inspections of communal areas within all buildings, ensuring fire assets are tested and fire safety notice boards & Secure Premises Information boxes are audited/kept up to date.
- Undertake visual monthly checks and/or testing of key firefighting equipment such as fire-fighting lifts, fire-evacuation lifts, inlets and outlets for dry and wet rising mains, smoke control systems, suppression systems, fire detection and fire alarm systems including any linked to ancillary systems such as smoke control systems; evacuation alert systems, automatic door release mechanisms; plus check that all wayfinding signage, fire escape signage, fire action notices and fire door signage are present and correct
- Carry out a Quarterly communal fire door inspections and annual customer flat front door inspections recording defects via Fire Door Inspection app. Carry out on site minor adjustments to minimise any fire risks
Requirements:
- Good knowledge of relevant codes of practice and regulations associated with Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Fire safety equipment and signage.
- Experience working in a customer service role.
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications and similar Housing Management system such as Open Housing.
- Full driving licence and/or the ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to visit tenants, sites and attend meetings, frequently located in areas not covered by public transport.
If interested please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk
