Mechanical Project Engineer

Usat Cloudflare; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platform lift company in the UK seeks a Technical Project Coordinator to oversee the installation of platform lifts. The role requires proven experience with lifts, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a UK driving licence. You will coordinate project activities, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and act as a liaison between engineers and clients. A strong focus on client satisfaction is essential, along with a collaborative approach to work. This position offers a market-aligned salary, company car, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Market aligned salary

Company car/Car allowance

Bonus scheme based on company performance

25-30 days annual leave

Additional leave on your birthday

Company pension scheme

Perkbox discount scheme

Personal development plan

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Enhanced company sickness policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with lifts (elevators, access lifts, etc.).
• Confidence using project-tracking software and digital reporting tools.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical project activities for platform lift installations.
• Act as a key point of contact between the office, engineers, clients, and contractors.
• Produce and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Health & Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Health & Safety qualifications (SSSTS/SMSTS)

Skilled (Blue) CSCS card

Tools

Project-tracking software

Job description

Overview

This is a 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day technical project activities for platform lift installations, including removal and replacement work.
• Act as a key point of contact between office, engineers, clients 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 Installation Delivery Manager with workload planning, resource allocation, and site progress tracking.
• 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.

Qualifications

You will ideally bring proven experience working with lifts – such as elevators, access lifts, inclined lifts, or vertical platform lifts – alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Confidence using project-tracking software and digital reporting tools is essential, as is a collaborative approach and a strong client focused mindset. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel are required. SSSTS/SMSTS Health & Safety qualifications or previous supervisory experience are a valuable advantage, along with experience coordinating subcontractors and liaising with building contractors on active sites. Prior experience in a supervisory or deputy role within lift engineering or construction environments is beneficial, and a Skilled (Blue) CSCS card – or the qualifications needed to obtain one – is also desirable.

Company

Gartec started in 1994 and has been at the forefront of the platform lift industry. We are the UK's leading supplier and installer of platform lifts and continue to provide extensive Platform Lift knowledge, excellent customer service and high-quality products within the commercial, trade and home sectors. Focusing on full turnkey solutions, we offer advice on compliance, accessibility, dimensions, costs, sustainability, design, installation and after-care.

Benefits

• Market aligned salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Company car/Car allowance
• Bonus scheme based on company performance
• 25-30 days annual leave based on tenure + bank holidays
• Additional days leave on your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Perkbox discount scheme
• Personal development plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Enhanced company sickness policy
• Schedule: day shift, Monday to Friday based on 37.5 hours per week