Adecco
Front Door Inspector (Housing)
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Front Door Inspector
Adecco are recruiting for a Front Door Inspector to join our Local Authority client to support the inspection of residential front entrance doors across council-managed housing blocks. This role plays a crucial part in keeping residents safe and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
Essential Requirement
- Must hold a valid driving licence (A vehicle will be provided when available)
Contract Details
- Location: Wandsworth
- Rate: £18.85 per hour (PAYE) / £24.54 per hour (Umbrella)
- Contract Type: Temporary ongoing
- Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday
About The Role
You will carry out inspections of tenant and leaseholder front entrance doors - focusing primarily on residential buildings. Your work will help ensure that fire doors meet all required safety standards, including:
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- Self-closing mechanisms
- Intumescent (fire-resistant) seals
- Structural integrity and overall compliance
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct annual inspections of front entrance doors in high-rise residential blocks
- Assess compliance with fire safety standards and record findings accurately
- Identify issues, defects, and safety risks, escalating where appropriate
- Support the management of non-compliant doors, including liaising with residents
- Be flexible in responding to operational needs within the Building Safety Team
Requirements
- Must hold a valid driving licence
- Ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of inspections - the team inspects approximately 24,000 doors per year
- Flexibility and adaptability within the role
- Willingness to undertake required training (training will be provided)
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Why This Role Matters
A compliant, fire-resistant front door is crucial in preventing the spread of fire within residential buildings. Where a door fails inspection, the leaseholder is responsible for making it compliant. Your role is essential in enhancing resident safety and maintaining high fire safety standards across the borough.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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