SCH Lift Authorising Engineer

Buyer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Value
£55,000
Closes
30 October 2026
Where
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to hire a lift authorising engineer to inspect, test, and certify the safety of lifts at their hospital. This is a specialist role requiring formal lift safety qualifications and competence to sign off lift compliance.

What the buyer wants

• Carry out statutory lift inspections and thorough examinations in line with UK lift safety regulations (LOLER) • Issue lift safety certificates and authorisation documents after testing • Respond to lift defects and produce repair/maintenance recommendations • Maintain detailed records of all inspections and test results

Likely requirements

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This contract requires formal lift safety accreditation (FESLM or equivalent) which takes 12-18 months to obtain; most small trades will not hold this qualification, and individuals without it cannot legally authorise lifts in the UK.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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