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Lift Technician
- manchester, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Lift Tester
Lift Testing, Commissioning, Modernisation & New Installations
Manchester, North West
Basic Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Benefits: Company vehicle, pension, holiday allowance, ongoing technical training and long-term career development
Locations Considered: Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Preston, Blackburn, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Blackpool, Macclesfield, Chester, Altrincham, and surrounding areas.
The Lift Tester Role
- Test and commission newly installed and modernised lift equipment.
- Ensure completed lifts are safe to enter service and fully compliant.
- Carry out detailed electrical, mechanical and functional testing.
- Identify defects, non-conformities and outstanding remedial works.
- Liaise with installation, modernisation and project teams to resolve technical issues.
- Complete accurate testing documentation, certification and handover reports.
- Work across various lift manufacturers and control systems.
- Travel to project sites throughout the North West, Midlands and occasionally beyond.
Ideal Lift Tester Candidate
- NVQ Level 4 in Lift Testing and Commissioning is essential.
- Strong experience testing and commissioning passenger and goods lifts.
- Previous experience working on modernisation and new installation projects.
- Advanced electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
- Sound knowledge of lift regulations, safety standards and compliance requirements.
- Confident producing testing documentation and communicating technical findings.
- Safety-conscious, organised and capable of working independently.
- Willingness to travel when projects require.
- Full UK driving licence.