Residential Fire Risk Assessor

Join to apply for the Residential Fire Risk Assessor role at Places for People. Osterna, part of RMG and Places for People Group, is looking for an experienced Residential Fire Risk Assessor to join a proactive and highly successful team of Health & Safety Professionals covering a patch across Leeds and surrounding areas. With a positive work/life balance, you will be home-based when not undertaking site visits, completing up to 10 site visits a week (Monday to Friday). Although we are seeking an assessor based in the Leeds area, national travel may be required. What’s our USP? With the emphasis on quality over quantity, Osterna residential Fire Risk Assessor really does benefit from having a work life balance rarely seen in this sector. You will have the flexibility to choose which days you’re out and about and which days you choose to work from home, completing your report writing on days you are home-based. What does the role involve? Specialising in the residential housing sector, Osterna’s Residential Fire Risk Assessors carry out inspections of a range of property types including traditional residential blocks, sheltered housing, HMO and high‑rise (over 18 metres +) housing. You will write up reports with your findings. Completed risk assessments are used by the Property Managers and Directors of the management companies to initiate repairs or any other procedures required to ensure the residential common areas remain a safe environment. What knowledge, skills and experience are we looking for? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential Experience undertaking fire risk assessment work within the residential property sector on high‑rise buildings NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Level 3 NEBOSH National General Certificate Experience of undertaking suitable and sufficient Health and Safety and Type 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments (HSFRA), and Compartmentation Surveys Accuracy and attention to detail within reports is essential, along with comprehensive knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and its application to property management Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supporting local government guidance and its application to our sector LaCORS experience would be great, although not essential and training will be provided Osterna Limited specialise in Health & Safety compliance in the residential property sector. We are Safe Contractor approved and an NSI approved provider of high quality and fully compliant BAFESP205 Fire Risk Assessments on property throughout the UK What does RMG have to offer you? 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave each holiday year Life Assurance Cover Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re‑claiming for optical treatment, dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges, plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services) Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days) Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 × annual salary) Access to Our Place Rewards, enabling a wide range of shopping discounts, in‑store vouchers and e‑cards, earning cashback on online purchases and exclusive offers What’s next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, apply using our simple 5‑minute application process, uploading a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team. Equal Opportunities / Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, and all employees, volunteers and contractors participate in pre‑employment checks including DBS checks where applicable. Armed Forces We guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, a reservist, armed forces veteran, cadet instructor or military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy. Disability Confident We are a certified Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Neurodivergent Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria will be guaranteed an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr