Compliance Operative

Location: Hertfordshire (with travel across the surrounding counties)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hyperion Partners are working in partnership with a well established and growing organisation to recruit a Compliance Operative to join its expanding Property Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on individual with experience in property maintenance, building compliance and health & safety to play a key role in ensuring a diverse property portfolio remains safe, compliant and well maintained.

The Role

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will support the delivery of property and health & safety compliance across multiple sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine inspections and testing of fire safety systems, including fire alarms, extinguishers and emergency lighting.

• Supporting legionella management and associated control measures.

• Undertaking planned compliance inspections and maintenance activities.

• Monitoring external contractors and ensuring works are completed to the required standards.

• Identifying property defects and potential health & safety risks, escalating issues where necessary.

• Responding to urgent property issues, including leaks, power outages and fire alarm faults.

• Completing minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.

• Maintaining accurate compliance records and updating relevant digital systems.

• Supporting colleagues with building safety procedures and providing additional assistance to the wider Repairs and Maintenance team when required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in property compliance, building maintenance or a similar environment.

• Practical knowledge of fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and legionella management.

• A good understanding of health & safety requirements and building compliance.

• Experience carrying out planned and cyclical maintenance across multiple sites.

• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills, with the ability to manage workloads independently.

• A relevant NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds trade qualification or equivalent practical experience.

An IOSH Working Safely qualification would be advantageous, although candidates willing to undertake the training will also be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence essential.

• Company vehicle provided for work-related travel.

• Enhanced DBS check required.

• Flexibility to travel across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation with an expanding property portfolio and an ambitious programme of investment and refurbishment.

If you have a background in property maintenance or compliance and are looking for a varied, hands on role where you can make a real difference, Hyperion Partners would love to hear from you.