Lift Engineer
PO3: starting salary £49,509 per annum incl LW
X1 permanent
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through delivery of our priorities.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
Lambeth’s Lift Team is a specialist, collaborative service comprising two Lift Engineers, a Senior Electrical Engineer and a Business Support Officer, all reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The team works together to maintain safe, reliable and compliant lift services across the Council’s properties, combining technical expertise with effective contract oversight and operational support.
About the Role:
Manage the inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement of lifts across Council properties, ensuring works meet required safety, quality and contractual standards. The role includes diagnosing faults, supervising contractors, monitoring progress, managing handovers and defects, and ensuring lift shutdowns and non-compliance are reported appropriately.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Siley at [email protected]
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 10th December 2026.
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