Lift Engineer at Iworkrecruitment in London, England, GB

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 52 weeks with a possible extension.

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Lift Engineer – London Borough of Lambeth

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: 52-week temporary contract from 28 December 2026 to 26 December 2027

Support the Safe, Reliable and Compliant Operation of Lift Systems Across Lambeth

We're recruiting an experienced Lift Engineer to join the London Borough of Lambeth, based at 6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW.

This is a specialist engineering role responsible for supporting the maintenance, inspection, repair and safe operation of lift systems across the Council's property portfolio.

You'll work closely with contractors, technical teams, building managers and other stakeholders to ensure lift assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and properly maintained.

About the Role

As a Lift Engineer, you'll provide technical expertise across lift maintenance, servicing, repairs and improvement works.

You'll inspect installations, monitor contractor performance, review maintenance activity, investigate faults and support the delivery of lift-related projects while ensuring compliance with relevant safety and engineering standards.

What you'll be doing:

• Inspecting and assessing lift installations
• Monitoring planned and reactive lift maintenance
• Investigating lift faults and recurring technical issues
• Providing technical advice on lift repairs and replacement works
• Monitoring specialist lift contractors and service providers
• Reviewing maintenance records, reports and certification
• Carrying out site inspections and quality checks
• Supporting lift refurbishment and modernisation projects
• Reviewing technical specifications and contractor proposals
• Ensuring lift systems are maintained in accordance with relevant standards
• Supporting statutory inspections and compliance activity
• Monitoring contractor performance against agreed service levels
• Identifying safety concerns and ensuring appropriate remedial action
• Supporting the management of lift-related defects and breakdowns
• Reviewing quotations, variations and works proposals
• Maintaining accurate technical and asset records
• Working closely with housing, property and compliance teams
• Providing technical input into planned investment programmes
• Supporting residents and stakeholders with complex lift-related issues
• Contributing to continuous improvement in lift maintenance and asset performance

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced Lift Engineer or lift industry professional with strong technical knowledge of lift maintenance, safety and compliance.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience working with lift systems
• Strong knowledge of lift maintenance, servicing and fault diagnosis
• Experience inspecting lift installations and reviewing technical reports
• Good understanding of lift safety and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience monitoring specialist contractors
• Knowledge of lift refurbishment and modernisation projects
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Experience reviewing specifications and maintenance documentation
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities
• Experience within social housing, local authority or large property portfolios would be highly desirable
• Relevant lift engineering, electrical or mechanical qualification
• Professional or industry accreditation would be advantageous
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide relevant references/work history
• Ability to complete required pre-employment checks

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work with the London Borough of Lambeth
• Competitive Umbrella rate of £34.29 per hour
• Long-term 52-week temporary assignment
• Full-time 35-hour working week
• Specialist engineering role across a large property portfolio
• Opportunity to work on lift maintenance, compliance and improvement programmes
• Develop further local authority and housing engineering experience
• Work alongside specialist contractors and technical professionals

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: London Borough of Lambeth

Job Title: Lift Engineer

Location: 6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW

Positions Available: 1

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: 28 December 2026

End Date: 26 December 2027

Contract Duration: 52 weeks

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £34.29 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £34.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have significant experience working with lift systems?
• Do you have experience with lift maintenance, inspection, servicing or fault diagnosis?
• Are you confident monitoring lift contractors and reviewing technical documentation?
• Do you have knowledge of lift safety and statutory compliance requirements?
• Have you previously worked within social housing, local authority or a large property environment?
• Are you able to reliably travel to 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW?
• Are you available to start from 28 December 2026?

Experience:

• Lift Engineering / Lift Maintenance: 3 years (required)
• Lift Inspection / Technical Compliance: 2 years (preferred)
• Contractor Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Social Housing / Local Authority Property: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Relevant Lift Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical Qualification (required)
• Relevant Industry Accreditation (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

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