Compliance Inspector (Fire Safety) Birmingham
Job description
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Compliance Inspector to join our Assets and Sustainability function on a basis. This is an exciting time to join our expanding Building Safety team to help and support our ambition to build more homes and invest in our existing properties. The main purpose of this role is to carry out fire safety and compliance inspections to ensure the Group is compliant to all Landlord Health and Safety legislation, statutory duties, and governance standards. This is a varied opportunity where you will travel around your locality to complete safety inspections of fire doors and fire detection equipment. You will also support the team with other compliance checks, ensure repairs are logged and provide an on-site technical role for the Building Safety Team, including site visits to assist in accident and insurance investigations, and assisting with completing fire risk actions. Some of the things we are looking for: Experience of carrying out detailed compliance inspections and recording findings Good technical ability in relation to construction and fire safety Previous experience of working towards strict time scales in a busy environment A reliable and a can-do attitude and able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently Good communication skills and is accurate and detail conscious Be able to work autonomously and can interpret and report information electronically To be approachable and represent the organisation positively and professionally To be able to solve problems and be solution focused Good organisational skills which enable the management of competing and conflicting priorities effectively Adaptability and able to work constructively within a team or individually to achieve goals Experience of working for a Housing Association or similar organisation, preferably within the areas of Asset Management and/or Building Safety would be considered desirable Please note that as part of the duties of this role you will need to be able to climb ladders to access the roof space within properties and will also be needed to access other confined spaces. It is essential to have a full UK driving license and the ability to regularly travel to Group offices and other locations around the Birmingham area to conduct inspections. Some of the great benefits we can offer you: Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 8% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) Learning and Development opportunities Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers To find out more or arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Trevor Bailey (Compliance Inspector Team Leader) via email: If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please click apply or don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more about the role. We aim to hold interviews for this role on 26th July 2023 at Sandham Grange, Birmingham, B34 6LE and will contact you to arrange a suitable time. Please note that we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and would therefore encourage early applications as this position may close earlier than the published closing date. Platform Housing Group
