Passenger Lift Engineer

Durham County Council have an exciting opportunity for the role of Passenger Lift Engineer within the Building and Facilities Maintenance Service, Repairs and Maintenance Team., The successful candidate will become part of a highly motivated team, committed to the ongoing success of the Repairs and Maintenance Service. You will install, repair, maintain and service vertical and passenger lifts, stairlifts, hoists and lifting equipment; ensuring that the performance targets set for all of your 'Divisions' are achieved and that all required lift services are carried out in a timely manner., We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing)

Experience of customer relationship management, of fault finding, problem solving and of following work instructions, policies and procedures is essential.

You must have the ability to successfully manage own workload, possess customer care skills and achievement of customer satisfaction along with good communication skills.

If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed and you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Salary: Tradesman Rate £38,070 p.a.
(Made up of basic salary at £23,500 p.a. plus 50% Interim Operational Allowance at £11,750 p.a. plus 12% Additional Allowance at £2,820 p.a. and potential other allowances)
Please contact the Lead Officer for further information.

Permanent - the hours worked are 39 per week, 2 of which accrue as up to 12 stand-down days per year, to be taken as directed by management., REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and annual leave


• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.


• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).


• Hybrid working (home and office working).


• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.


• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.


• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.


• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).


• Discounted DCC gym membership.


• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.


• Trade Union membership.


• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing


Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits