Lift Engineer
£34.29 per hour Umbrella | 12-Month Contract | Local Authority
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lift Engineer to join a local authority housing team on a 12-month temporary contract.
This role will involve managing the maintenance, repair, renewal and improvement of lift installations across a housing portfolio, ensuring safety, quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and diagnose lift defects, recommending appropriate remedial works.
- Manage lift maintenance, repairs, modernisation and improvement programmes.
- Undertake site inspections and monitor contractor performance, workmanship and progress.
- Prepare technical specifications, tender documentation and contract information.
- Manage contractor meetings, valuations, payments and final accounts.
- Conduct emergency lift inspections and oversee corrective actions.
- Monitor lift shutdowns and ensure appropriate reporting of high-risk building incidents.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, technical standards and council procedures.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, residents and internal stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Experience managing lift maintenance, repairs or modernisation within social housing or a public sector environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of lift installations and associated engineering requirements.
- Experience inspecting works, managing contractors and administering contracts.
- Ability to investigate defects and prepare technical specifications and reports.
- Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
Contract Details
- Rate: £34.29 per hour Umbrella
- Duration: 12 months
- Sector: Local Government / Housing
Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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