Fire Door Inspector
Job Purpose
� To carry out fire door inspections within Charnwood Borough Council properties on a bi-annual basis.
� To undertake minor repairs as identified from the inspections.
� Report all inspection findings including any remedial works due or undertaken to the Compliance Manager.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To carry out fire door inspections of Charnwood Borough Council properties, in line with Fire Safety Regulations.
* Ensure all inspections and associated information are recorded via the appropriate monitoring systems.
* Carry out minor repairs to fire doors as appropriate or report further required repairs.
* Work with the Compliance Co-ordinator to diarise and arrange the required inspections, liaising with residents as appropriate.
* Work with other officers to resolve any issues arising regarding fire doors and inspections as required.
* Deliver an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.
* To maintain office and site records in line with statutory requirements in connection with fire door assessments and associated work.
* Monitor the programme of inspections and prepare monthly reports to management to evidence.
* To ensure that the organisations health and safety, environment, equality, diversity and inclusion policies are always implemented and in all aspects of the service delivery and employment.
* To assist in the collection of a variety of asset data through undertaking surveys as required.
* Assist with other core tasks within the Compliance department, including IT and customer service projects as required.
* To undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade, and / or hours of work, as may be reasonably be required.
* Protect and manage information securely, and report breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.
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The nature of the work may involve the jobholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours.
Skills / Knowledge
* The compliance of fire doors and a sound working knowledge of elements of building construction, components, materials, building trades and applicable building regulations.
* Ability to carry out repairs to ensure fire doors meet the current requirements
* The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
* Ability to make decisions, take the initiative and work under own direction towards tight deadlines
* A good understanding of health and safety legislation within the building industry
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Good telephone skills and ability to communicate at all levels
* Good time management skills and able to organise own workload
Other requirements
* An understanding of, and commitment to equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.
* Must be able to perform all the duties and tasks of the job with reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
* To be able to travel throughout the Borough (may be using own transport).
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