Clerk of Work (Lifts)

The London Borough of Hackney delivers a significant volume of electrical and lift works throughout the borough and seeks a suitably qualified Clerk of Works that will undertake quality control activity for Hackney’s 600 plus lifts across its housing estates. The role will be required to inspect lifts in relation to modernisation of its lift stock, lift repairs and servicing for hydraulic, traction, and MRL lifts as well as ensuring that certification is accurate.

It is essential that the candidate has experience working in the lift industry and has the technical knowledge and understanding to identify, analyse and determine high quality work, and where regulations are not being adhered to will be able to provide suitable recommendations to solving lift problems. This would include writing reports on stock conditions and in conjunction with maintenance and insurance surveyor’s reports. 

You will be required to provide technical advice and attend site meetings for Hackney’s New built team particularly during the design and installation stages. 

The candidate will be working directly with contractors and on occasion may need to engage with our residents and will therefore require good interpersonal skills and a range of competencies that will allow the post holder to engage with and get best practice from the lift contractors engaged to deliver a quality lift service. Setting and achieving high standards will be paramount.

Knowledge of CMS Anywhere, is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 08 December 2024 (22:59)

Interview date: 13 December 2024

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk