Lift Maintenance Management Company UK

What is lift maintenance management?

Lift maintenance management is the process of providing specialist knowledge, and support services to those who hold the responsibility of guaranteeing that the lift systems inside their property meet the standards of which makes them comply with statutory requirements.

Additionally, those responsible for maintenance management should ensure that the lift systems operate with the utmost efficiency, effectiveness, availability and safety. This can vary from a single lift or a national portfolio of properties with extensive and varied assets.

Why is lift maintenance management important?

Lift maintenance management is important to ensure the safe operation of lifts, as well as compliance with the HSE. An independent third party, TÜV SÜD can ensure that maintenance of your portfolio is strategically planned, carefully monitored and accurately budgeted.

Our expert lift maintenance management services include:

• Review and appraisal of existing maintenance agreements.
• Preparation of bespoke maintenance contract terms to suit client needs.
• Ensure the contractors compliance with the Servicing Agreement.
• Site equipment audits and reports to ensure that maintenance quality is upheld.
• Site health and safety and equal access assessments to ensure adherence to current Standards and Regulations.
• LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) inspection and compliance with statutory obligations by managing the process and providing audit.
• Provide financial planning reports and life cycle assessments.
• Investigation into equipment failures, reporting and proposed remedial actions for implementation.
• Review and validity assessment of maintenance contractor invoices.
• Monitor and review of SLAs and KPIs.
• Coordinate and chair regular contractor/client management meetings.
• Review and report when required on any major incident/accident on an installation.

Our approach to site surveys

When carrying out our bespoke services, we will attend the site, carry out a complete comprehensive survey of the lift and escalator equipment and provide a report advising of the current situation, safety compliance/shortfalls, performance of the maintenance provider and recommendations requiring investment in both the short and long term.

Why choose TÜV SÜD for lift maintenance management?

Regardless of size, number or locations, TÜV SÜD will personalise the support needed to meet your objectives and budget.

Our expert team will supervise and control the risk and finances associated with impromptu equipment failure, statutory compliance, and the performance and scope of services contracted and achieved by the maintaining contractor. We can help you develop maintenance specifications and contract documents that put you in the driving seat and give you complete control over service delivery and supplier performance, as well as helping to review invoices, quotations and technical proposals to ensure that financial decisions can be made with confidence.

Statutory compliance can only be demonstrated by having the necessary processes in place to manage statutory reports (i.e. LOLER Thorough Examinations), defects and safety recommendations. Our technical support, health and safety guidance and full suite of management services are designed to support you in managing your lift and escalator equipment, allowing you to fulfil your compliance goals with certainty and confidence.

TÜV SÜD has over 40 years' experience administering lift maintenance management projects across the UK. We are a trusted supplier to the UK lift industry servicing a portfolio of over 20,000 lifts, giving you confidence that together we can meet your statutory obligations.

Contact our lift consultants today to learn how our lift maintenance management services can help your business or read more about how to prevent lift breakdowns and the benefits of lift maintenance management.

TÜV SÜD lift consultancy services covers the whole of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and we have regional offices in London, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool (covering the Manchester area), Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, East Kilbride (located between Glasgow and Edinburgh), Cardiff, and Dublin.