Lifts Manager

Lifts Manager

• Role: Lifts Manager
• Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella)
• Contract Type: Interim, Full-Time
• Location: Essex
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Working Arrangements: 3 days per week on site
• Closing Date: 21st April 2026

Lifts Manager – Overview

• A large social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Lifts Manager to oversee the management, compliance and maintenance of passenger and goods lifts across its residential housing stock and non-housing portfolio.
• This role sits within the Housing Operations function and acts as the organisation’s technical authority on all lift-related matters. With a significant housing investment programme underway, this is a key appointment supporting resident safety, statutory compliance and service excellence.

Lifts Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Manage all lift assets across the portfolio, ensuring operational safety and full statutory compliance.
• Commission and oversee LOLER Thorough Examinations in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
• Maintain up-to-date lift certification and compliance records.
• Lead contract management for lift maintenance, repairs and modernisation works.
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, BS EN 81 standards and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• Liaise with the Competent Person under PUWER 1998 and coordinate planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Report to senior management on KPIs, defects, risk, and expenditure.
• Manage capital and revenue budgets associated with lift assets.

Lifts Manager – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• Recognised lift engineering qualification (e.g. LEIA, City & Guilds 2850, or equivalent NVQ Level 3+).
• Authorised / Competent Person status to conduct LOLER Thorough Examinations.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent health & safety qualification).
• Proven experience managing lift assets within a social housing provider.
• Strong contract management experience, including tendering, supplier performance monitoring and relationship management.
• In-depth knowledge of LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant British Standards.
• Experience managing compliance documentation, certification registers and risk assessments.
• Ability to manage capital and revenue budgets effectively.

Desirable

• Experience delivering lift modernisation programmes.
• Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in relation to evacuation lifts.
• Experience using asset management systems.

How do I apply for this Lifts Manager position?

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