Monitoring Officer in Larne

Vanrath are recruiting for a Monitor Officer on behalf of a large public sector company in Larne on a temporary basis.

What's in it for you?

• 37 hours - Given the nature of their duties, the post holder may be expected to work outside of these hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service.
• Temporary Scale 5 £29,540 to £32,061

Overview

Inspection and monitoring of all council properties to ensure compliance with statutory legislation relating to building maintenance. Testing and recording of building services in accordance with written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation.

What you'll do

• Service Delivery
  • Carry out weekly and monthly tests in all council premises of emergency lighting systems, fire alarm systems, intruder alarm systems, fire-fighting equipment, domestic hot water systems, legionella checks and emergency door operation and advise on appropriate action required.
  • Monitor and record all test and checks and maintain up to date building logbooks and certificates ensuring information is maintained within the call logger system.
  • Carry out maintenance tasks as necessary when noted during routine inspections including replacement of emergency and ordinary light fittings, fire extinguishers and break glass call points.
  • Monitor and record meter readings for all council utilities including order, collect and deliver requisite materials required to complete tasks.
  • Checking and resetting of heating/ventilation control systems, fire alarms, intruder alarms and access systems.
  • Ensure minimum/optimum heating, lighting and ventilation levels are maintained within all council properties.
  • Survey and assess council properties and compile comprehensive logbooks in accordance with departmental policies & procedures.
  • Responsible for organising access to all properties for external contractors to carry out service visits and supervise contractors whilst on site.
  • Train staff and building users regarding access controls, heating/ventilation controls, alarms, fire panels and fire drills.
  • Liaise with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service personnel on annual inspection of properties.
  • Carry out programmed maintenance assessments and condition surveys on council properties as required.
  • Carry out risk assessments for each job allocated and implement findings to ensure all hazards are controlled.
  • Where appropriate act as a key holder for Council maintenance yard and any other Council premises.
• Quality
  • Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for risk management.
• Performance Improvement
  • Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development.
  • Examine opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative partnerships, joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve best value in the use of public money.
• General
  • Uphold the Core Values of the Council and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan.
  • Participate in the Council's Performance and Development Review process as detailed in the published scheme.
  • Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by:
  • Taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do;
  • Co-operating with the Council on Health & Safety matters;
  • Ensuring that you use work items provided by the Council correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE);
  • Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes.

About you

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Language (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications to demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
• AND Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 2 years' experience in building maintenance environment which should include:
• Monitoring and recording usage data to provide management information.
• Successfully communicating with a range of stakeholders in a positive manner.
• Successful surveying of properties and compilation of records to reduce risk to the organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of successful testing in a minimum of 3 of the following areas:
• Emergency lighting systems
• Fire alarms systems
• Intruder alarms
• Fire-fighting equipment
• Domestic hot water systems - legionella checks
• Emergency door operation
• OR If you do not possess GCSEs, have 4 years' experience in the following areas:
• Monitoring and recording usage data to provide management information.
• Successfully communicating with a range of stakeholders in a positive manner.
• Successful surveying of properties and compilation of records to reduce risk to the organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of successful testing in a minimum of 3 of the following areas:
• Emergency lighting systems
• Fire alarms systems
• Intruder alarms
• Fire-fighting equipment
• Domestic hot water systems - legionella checks
• Emergency door operation
• A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.

To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.