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Field Manager - Lift Modernisation. Industry Pioneer

3 days ago

Dartford

Technical Leadership. Modernisation Expertise. Field Excellence. Are you a highly technical lift professional – possibly a former Engineer – ready to step into a leadership role within a Private Equity-backed engineering services business? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK – is entering an exciting phase of growth and value creation. We are now seeking a Field Manager with strong lift modernisation experience to oversee site operations across multiple projects, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure safe, high-quality and profitable delivery. Full training and support are available for engineers looking to progress into a management role. The Role at a Glance: Field Manager – Lift Installation & Modernisation Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. South East / London / Home Counties - Access to Dartford or Andover Offices £50,000 - £55,000 Plus Extensive Benefits Package in Car Allowance Core hours: Onsite 08:00-17:00, with one hour for lunch Note: We will buy you out of any training funded by your current employer. Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formally part of global brand Otis - Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. An independent service provider, specialising in the supply, installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation of all types of lift equipment Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains/major hospitals, large facilities management providers and MOD sites Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused Your Background: Lift Engineer with modernisation or installation experience Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (essential) Who we are: Liftec Express is a well-established, highly respected name in the UK lift and escalator services sector. Previously part of OTIS, the world's leading manufacturer and service provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways - the business is now owned by R-Capital and, with greater agility as a standalone company, is gearing for accelerated growth. The business delivers installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public-sector environments – including prestigious and high-profile sites. As a Private Equity-backed organisation, Liftec is focused on operational excellence, safety, quality and sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to join a technically strong, supportive environment where engineering expertise is highly valued. Ready to take the next step in your career? Reporting to and working alongside a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of site operations on lift installation or modernisation projects. You will define project objectives and manage multiple installation or modernisation sites, supervising the installation of equipment, monitoring site progress and coordinating with stakeholders both on- and offsite. Ensuring projects run on time and within budget will be central to your role, alongside monitoring engineers and subcontractors to maintain delivery standards. You will communicate and coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, acting as the key technical point of contact on site. Working closely with the wider project team, you will mitigate safety, ethics and quality risks, ensuring compliance with Liftec Express policies as well as government and legal requirements. You will support customer satisfaction, provide technical engineering guidance and contribute to improved project profitability. You will also train and monitor subcontractors (where applicable), ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational delivery across all projects. About You: • An experienced lift professional with a strong background in installation and/or modernisation, you bring deep technical knowledge of lift systems and site-based operations., • An NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation (or equivalent) is essential. NVQ4 in Lift Commissioning, SMSTS or SSSTS certification and an appropriate CSCS card would be advantageous., • You have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Organised and self-reliant, you are comfortable managing site activities, monitoring progress and maintaining accurate documentation., • Strong computer skills and commercial awareness underpin your ability to support project performance and profitability., • Whether you are already operating in a field management capacity or are a senior engineer ready to step up, you will be supported with structured training and development. Benefits: • Access to Discounts Platform, • Pension (Day 1) - Aviva, • Holiday – 25 days per year plus bank holidays – holiday year - January to December, • Wellness (Day 1) - Employee Assistance Programme, • Death in Service (Day 1) 3 x Salary - Canada Life, • Sickness Scheme - Discretionary, • Family Policies - Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service, • Incentive Scheme - Discretionary, • Car Allowance, • Overtime paid Monday to times the normal rate and on Sunday/Bank Holidays at 2 times – pre-approved only., • Night call: One week in four; standby £50 per weekday night, £125 per weekend night., • Engineer Incentive Scheme - Discretionary, • Radius Pay – detailed in Variable Pay Policy, • Employee Referral Scheme Why Join Liftec Express? • Technical leadership role within a respected PE-backed engineering business, • Strong pipeline of installation and modernisation projects, • Clear progression pathway from Engineer to Field Management, • Supportive, safety-first culture, • Opportunity to influence quality, performance and customer satisfaction If you are a technically strong Lift Engineer or Field Supervisor looking to progress into a Field Manager role within a respected engineering services business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this opportunity in confidence. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. xrnqpay Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

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