Vacant Property Inspector

Responsibilities

Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct thorough inspections of void properties in line with the 32-point checklist.
• Record inspection findings accurately using the company’s in-house application.
• Capture photographic evidence of property condition, risks, damage, meter readings, and site access.
• Escalate significant issues promptly to the office team in line with escalation procedures.

Compliance & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate and compliant inspection records at all times.
• Ensure inspections are completed on schedule and in line with client and insurance requirements.
• Follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and report near misses and incidents
• Provide access to properties for clients and subcontractors, ensuring key management processes are followed.
• Liaise with internal teams to support repairs, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Manage workload independently, working across multiple properties while maintaining professionalism and adherence to schedules.

Preferred

• Knowledge of health and safety practices and RAMS. ·
• Experience working with insurance compliance or property management is beneficial.

Why join us?

Because debt recovery doesn't have to be faceless. We're a team that takes pride in doing a genuinely difficult job well, professionally, compliantly, and with real care for the people on both sides of a case. You'll be part of an established group with the stability that brings, while working in a division that's growing and modernising the way recovery is done.

Working Hours: 42.5hrs a week

Salary

• £29,464.00
• Location: Coventry, Northampton, Milton Keynes. Supporting the Birmingham area

Purpose of the Role

The Vacant Property Inspector is responsible for carrying out scheduled insurance compliance inspections of vacant properties. Using the company’s in-house inspections application, the role ensures accurate completion of a comprehensive 32-point checklist, supported by photographic evidence, to assess property condition, building integrity, and potential risks. The inspector plays a key role in safeguarding vacant properties by maintaining accurate records, reporting issues promptly, and escalating risks that could result in damage or non-compliance.

Collaboration & Independent Working

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Experience in property inspection, mobile patrol, or response roles (or similar). ·

Confident using smartphones and digital applications. ·

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance. ·
• Experience in roles requiring regular travel and independent working. ·
• Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references