Asset Compliance Officer in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Asset Compliance Operative

Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £28,026 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Driving Licence: Full, clean UK manual driving licence (manual) essential

We are currently recruiting for an Asset Compliance Operative on behalf of a well-established housing provider based in Wellingborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual with experience in property maintenance, building repairs or health and safety compliance to join a team dedicated to maintaining safe and well-managed residential properties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of compliance inspections, routine testing and minor remedial works across residential properties, communal areas and community facilities, ensuring all work is completed safely and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing fire alarms and emergency lighting across residential blocks and communal facilities.

• Inspecting communal fire doors, identifying defects and carrying out basic remedial works where appropriate.

• Completing water temperature checks, flushing and descaling.

• Undertaking Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

• Carrying out playground inspections and checking or installing health and safety signage.

• Completing wider health, safety and compliance inspections.

• Providing on-site support to colleagues and contractors when required.

• Maintaining accurate compliance records, producing reports and following up on any identified actions.

• Delivering a professional and customer-focused service to residents and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 Award, or equivalent, in Fire Door Inspection. Training support may be available for candidates who do not currently hold this qualification.

• A completed PAT testing course. Training support may also be available.

• Previous experience in basic building repairs, including carpentry and general property maintenance.

• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to safely use step ladders and handle tools, materials and equipment.

• A proactive approach, good attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Previous experience in a similar role or knowledge of building compliance within social housing or property maintenance would be advantageous.

Please note: A full, clean UK manual driving licence is essential for this position.

Interested in applying?

If you have a background in property maintenance, compliance or building repairs and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!