Install and modernise traction and hydraulic passenger and goods lifts in accordance with Elan Lifts’ quality standards, approved drawings, manufacturer instructions and project specifications, ensuring safe, reliable delivery through effective collaboration with project teams, other trades and customers.
- Review approved drawings, specifications and manufacturer instructions, reporting discrepancies or site issues promptly.
- Verify site readiness, equipment and materials, reporting shortages, damage or unsuitable conditions.
- Install mechanical lift components, including guides, entrances, car assemblies, counterweights, drive systems, ropes, belts and hydraulic equipment, as applicable.
- Complete electrical installation and wiring within authorised competence, including controllers, travelling cables, door equipment and safety circuits.
- Check alignment, clearances, fixings and functionality, recording inspections and rectifying defects.
- Coordinate activities with project teams and other trades, supporting and supervising trainees where required.
- Provide accurate progress updates and report delays, defects, variations and additional works.
- Support commissioning, testing and snagging, undertaking activities only where competent and authorised.
- Maintain accurate installation records, checklists, timesheets and handover documentation, ensuring the work area is clean and ready for inspection.
- Represent Elan Lifts professionally, maintaining punctuality, respectful communication, clean work areas and the safe care of company tools, equipment, vehicles and client property.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Read, understand and comply with risk assessments, method statements, site rules, permits and company procedures. Attend all required inductions, toolbox talks and training.
- Maintain secure shaft protection, barriers and safe access. Use appropriate PPE, inspected tools and approved access and lifting equipment.
- Follow isolation and lock-off procedures. Never bypass safety devices or work on live equipment without authorisation and an approved safe system of work.
- Undertake work at height, in lift pits, on car tops and temporary platforms only when trained, authorised and adequately protected.
- Assess manual handling risks and use mechanical aids or team lifting where necessary.
- Immediately stop work and report unsafe conditions, accidents, near misses and equipment defects. Never instruct or permit others to undertake unsafe work.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation or equivalent recognised lift engineering qualification, with practical installation or modernisation experience.
- Valid CSCS or equivalent site competence card and relevant health and safety training.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams, use tools safely and identify installation defects.
- Strong communication, teamwork, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to travel to project sites and work agreed hours, including occasional overnight stays or out-of-hours work as required.
Experience with bespoke lifts, traction and hydraulic systems, major modernisations, and supervising colleagues or trainees. A full UK driving licence and relevant training in lifting, access equipment, first aid and electrical safety are advantageous.
The role involves physical work, stairs, restricted spaces, noise and working at height. Risks must be assessed and appropriate controls implemented. Any support or reasonable adjustments should be discussed with your manager to ensure safe working arrangements.
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