Purpose of the role:
Key technical role that bridges engineering expertise with operational delivery, ensuring that platform lift projects are planned, executed, and completed to the highest safety and quality standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day technical project activities for platform lift installations, refurbishments, and major service works.
- Act as a key point of contact between engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Review project specifications, site surveys, and lift drawings to plan and prepare works effectively.
- Produce and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) in line with company and legal standards.
- Support the Operations Supervisor with workload planning, resource allocation, and site progress tracking.
- Deputise for the Operations Supervisor in their absence – attending meetings, managing site issues, and supporting engineers and Operations’ team colleagues.
- Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and internal quality standards.
- Liaise with engineers, site surveyors and inspectors to ensure project sign-off and handover.
- Provide technical support to engineers on-site and offer troubleshooting expertise when required.
- Maintain accurate project records, reporting on milestones, issues, and outcomes.
- Additional/different responsibilities in line with the position on occasion
Skills & Knowledge required:
Essential Requirements
- Proven engineering background with relevant lift industry qualifications (e.g. NVQ in Lift Engineering or equivalent).
- Significant hands-on experience with platform lifts (e.g. access lifts, inclined lifts, vertical platform lifts).
- Demonstrable ability to create and assess RAMS documentation and site-specific health and safety protocols.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- IT literate, with confidence using project tracking software, spreadsheets, and digital reporting tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain a client-focused approach.
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.
Desirable
- IOSH or SSSTS/SMSTS Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience in coordinating subcontractors and liaising with building contractors on active sites.
- Prior experience in a supervisory or deputy role within lift engineering or construction environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Loughborough LE12 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Technical Project Coordinator