Lift Service Engineer

Job Description

Lift Service Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Package

• Company van
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime available, including stand‑by and night call rota
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

The Role

An opportunity for an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join a growing service team, responsible for the maintenance, repair and breakdown response of lifts, escalators and moving walkways within a designated area. The role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, emergency callouts and ensuring all equipment remains safe, compliant and operational while delivering a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
• Attend breakdowns, emergency callouts and passenger entrapments, restoring equipment to service safely.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and control system faults.
• Complete repairs, component replacements and minor modernisation works.
• Carry out safety inspections and functional testing in line with EN 81-20/50 and relevant legislation.
• Complete digital service reports and maintenance records.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide technical advice where required.
• Participate in the stand‑by and night call rota.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools and spare parts stock.
• Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety procedures.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Lift Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience servicing and repairing lifts.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience working with PLC and microprocessor‑controlled lift systems.
• Good IT skills, including use of mobile service applications and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

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