News & Events

LEIA (The Lift & Escalator Industry Association) has been recognised by Ofqual as a regulated end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) for apprenticeships in the lift and escalator industry.  This means that LEIA is now approved by Ofqual to offer end-point assessments and will now be able to progress the delivery to offer EPA for the following […]

This month, LEIA welcomes Cardiff Lift Company as its newest member. The company was founded as a family business in 1969 by the late John Patterson and his wife Glenys. Initially it was formed as an independent maintenance company serving the south Wales region. Over the years, the business has expanded its portfolio and now […]

A reminder that workers entering care homes will need proof of vaccination from next week (11th November). There is an exemption for workers where “urgent maintenance work is required in the event of a risk to life or continuity of care….. This could include a serious fault in a lift. It is the manager’s responsibility […]

Due to increased demand and support from the industry, LIFTEX 2022 looks set to be the biggest yet in the show’s 34-year history. The floor space has been extended to accommodate the 70 exhibitors confirmed so far, despite another twelve months to go. Organised by LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association), LIFTEX 2022 is the […]

Elevate UK Lifts Ltd are the latest organisation to join LEIA. Based in Birmingham, Elevate UK is an independent lift company established in 2014. With over 60 years combined experience, its team of lift engineers provide a 24/7 service to clients. The company specialises in lift installation, modernisation, large and small scale repairs, preventative maintenance […]

LEIA is looking for Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers to work with the Association on End-Point Assessment (EPA) for the Lift/Escalator Electromechanic Level 3 Apprentice Standard.      The Association is looking for applicants who can:  >  Comply with strict assessment requirements of a regulated EPA organisation  >  Build a rapport with a learner quickly […]

Triple S Lift Services Ltd is an independent lift maintenance, repair and installation company based in Ashford, Kent. Its team has over 60 years’ experience in the industry and operates nation-wide. Marc Crane at Triple S Lift Services commented: “we are happy to now be members of LEIA.” For more information, please visit: www.triplesliftservices.co.uk

As announced in the press earlier this week, the UK government is prolonging the deadline for companies to adopt the ‘UKCA’ safety and quality mark for goods to 1 January 2023. Nick Mellor, MD of LEIA, commented: “It is good to see our sector being recognised and our efforts being rewarded.  I would like to […]

LEIA welcomes independent lift company, Bradford Lifts Ltd as new members this month. Bradford Lifts is incorporated by a family of lift engineers with over 50 years of combined lift industry experience. With a headquarters in Bradford, its team of lift engineers are based in various locations around the UK to provide a nation-wide service. […]

Based in Barnstaple, North Devon, and covering the South West of England and South Wales, Safe Working Lifts Ltd specialises in lift refurbishment/modernisation, lift maintenance, lift repairs and more.   As well as independent sites, Safe Working Lifts Ltd current portfolio covers all types of sites/properties, including high level security sites, schools, nursing/residential homes, hotel groups and blue-chip […]