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Job description

Join Mid & East Antrim Borough Council as a Monitoring Officer in Larne and play a key role in the inspection and monitoring of all council properties to ensure compliance with statutory legislation relating to building maintenance. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply - we may have other suitable roles for you.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for risk management.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Language (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications to demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
• Applicants must be in possession of a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 2 years’ (4 years if they do not possess the academic qualification in criteria 1) 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.
• Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal & specific examples, that they have 2 years’ (4 years if they do not possess the academic qualification in criteria 1) experience working within a Health & Safety Officer role delivering in the following:
• Developing and implementing H&S policies and procedures that are aligned to corporate priorities and in accordance with legislation and best practice.
• 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.

Further Information

About the role: £15.31 per hour. Location: Larne. 37 hours a week. Temporary ongoing. Closing date: Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 12 noon .