residential passenger lift contract manager

<p><strong>Contracts Manager needed in West London Paying  £36.59 per hr ref 5290087</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time hours on a temporary basis</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p> </p> <p>As the Lift Contracts Manager, you will oversee the maintenance, servicing, and compliance of a wide variety of lift and hoist equipment—spanning installations from the past five decades to modern systems.</p> <p>You will ensure all assets meet required standards, support new installations, and work directly with residents to deliver a high level of service. You will be a key point of contact across multiple teams, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all lift equipment.</p> <hr /> <p><strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Contract &amp; Maintenance Management</strong><br /> Oversee the delivery of lift and hoist maintenance contracts, ensuring all work is completed to required standards, timeframes, and budgets.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Technical Expertise</strong><br /> Apply strong technical knowledge to troubleshoot issues, review contractor performance, and ensure long‑term asset reliability.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Compliance &amp; Regulations</strong><br /> Ensure full compliance with <strong>LOLER</strong> (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).<br /> Implement and monitor adherence to <strong>BS EN 81</strong> standards across all relevant equipment.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Asset Management</strong><br /> Manage a diverse portfolio of lifts and hoists of varying ages, manufacturers and technologies across residential buildings.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Installation Support</strong><br /> Support new lift installations, collaborating with contractors and internal departments to ensure smooth delivery and commissioning.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Resident Engagement</strong><br /> Liaise directly with residents regarding maintenance schedules, service expectations, and issue resolution, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Cross‑department Collaboration</strong><br /> Work closely with housing, repairs, compliance, procurement, and commercial teams to coordinate maintenance activity and manage performance.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Performance Monitoring</strong><br /> Assess contractor KPIs, ensure swift resolution of breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Health &amp; Safety</strong><br /> Maintain rigorous safety standards and contribute to risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations as required. </p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> </li> </ul> <p>If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. </p> <p>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared</p>