Senior Fire Asset Auditor

Job Title – Senior Fire Asset 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 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, working remotely across England.

We are also looking to recruit a Senior Fire Asset 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.

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

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.