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Contract Manager (Lifts) - Croydon Council

Adecco Public Sector is proud to be working with Croydon Council as they seek to recruit a number of permanent roles into their Housing Directorate.

Join the dynamic and forward-thinking team at the London Borough of Croydon, the most populous borough in London, known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. As part of our ongoing transformation driven by the Mayor's Business Plan, we are committed to creating a place of opportunity, improving financial sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Croydon Council has made major strides in transforming its housing services, investing over £30 million in home upgrades, launching a new repairs contact centre, and completing stock condition surveys on 70% of homes. With a £166 million regeneration of Regina Road underway and a strong focus on safety, customer care, and resident-led change, Croydon is committed to delivering high-quality homes and services as part of its Future Croydon programme.

As Contract Manager (Lifts), you will be responsible for ensuring the compliance and safety of all lift installations across Croydon's housing portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will manage the lift services contractor, ensuring repairs and maintenance are delivered to the highest standards and in line with statutory requirements, including LOLER compliance.

You will oversee quality control regimes, analyse performance data, and investigate service failures to drive continuous improvement. Acting as the subject matter expert for lift engineering, you will also develop specifications for new installations and work closely with colleagues to ensure residents receive timely updates and safe, reliable services.

• Minimum five years' experience managing lift repair and maintenance services.
• Proven experience managing contractors and consultants.
• Strong technical knowledge of lift installations, safety regimes, and industry standards.
• Ability to analyse complex performance data and implement improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• NVQ Level 3-4 in Lift Engineering (essential).
• HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards IEng/CEng/MIET (desirable).
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential).

• Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on service).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to health and wellness initiatives.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners at Adecco: Sam Duggan. Or apply online today by submitting your CV and covering letter.

Closing date: 11th January 2026
Interviews: 19th and 26th January 2026

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.