Senior Fire Door Auditor

Job Title – Senior Fire Door Auditor – Residential Properties

Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (there may be a requirement to work evenings and/or weekends)

Location - Field Based in and around West Midlands

Salary: £circa 32,000 + £4,320 cash car allowance + excellent benefits

Start date: February / March 2025, with 1 week training programme provided at one of our sites

About the Role:

Due to internal growth, Osterna (Residential Management Group’s Fire Safety Company) has created a new Asset Testing team and is currently recruiting for a number of Fire Asset Auditors / Fire Door Auditors, working remotely across England.

We are also looking to recruit a Senior Fire Asset Auditor / Senior Fire Door Auditor, whilst undertaking the same day to day duties as the Fire Asset Auditors (as shown below), you will also provide them with line management support, coaching, development and motivation, undertaking regular 121’s and appraisals and ensure your team is performing to an exceptionally high standard.

We welcome applications from candidates based in and around West Midlands. NB: There will also be the requirement for national travel, to cover for colleagues in other geographical locations.

Why have we created this new team of Fire Door Auditors?

Osterna performs fire asset compliance checks required by the Building Safety Act 2022 and these regulations require all residential buildings in England with a fire height above 11metres to have quarterly apartment door and communal door checks and all residential buildings with a fire height above 18m to also have monthly fire asset checks.

How will you do this?

Travelling to various residential properties (predominantly blocks of apartments) within a specific geographical area, you will be responsible for ensuring the fire safety and compliance assets across these properties. You will be Osterna’s brand ambassador, interacting daily with our customers, therefore it’s essential you have exceptional customer service and relationship building skills and experience.

You will receive full training/induction prior to undertaking your role, to ensure you’re confident in your day to day tasks. Some of your key responsibilities are:

• Line Management of a remote team of Fire Asset Auditors, coaching and development, via regular 121’s and appraisals and undertaking absence/performance management when required.
• Conducting thorough inspections of fire safety assets, including (but not limited to) apartment doors, communal doors, emergency lighting, alarms, and lifts.
• Accurately report findings and ensure all assets comply with health and safety regulations.
• Travel daily to multiple sites locally, and occasionally nationwide to cover for colleagues.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate tenant and client requirements.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Full UK driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle, with the ability to undertake national travel when required.
• Extensive people management experience
• Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality assessments.
• Proficiency in IT packages, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Ability to walk numerous steps and navigate stairs during site visits NB: the majority of the residential buildings will be blocks of flats.
• The return of a satisfactory Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is advantageous.
• Experience undertaking door to door sales/visits to residential properties

Benefits for the Senior Fire Asset Auditor / Senior Fire Door Auditor Role:

• A competitive salary of circa £32,000, plus a cash car allowance of £4,320 – both of which are paid into your salary the last working day of the month.
• 25 days holiday + All Bank holidays + Never Work your Birthday
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG’s parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

NB The advert may close earlier than the date indicated, therefore, you're encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.