Repair & Maintenance Lift Engineer
📍 London (Field-Based / Remote) — South & Midlands also considered | 💰 Competitive + Package | Permanent | Full-Time
Job Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Location
London preferred — South & Midlands also considered
Salary
Competitive DOE + company vehicle + benefits
Industry
Lift & Escalator — Platform Lifts
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent)
THE ROLE
We're working with a well-established specialist lift company to recruit an experienced Repair & Maintenance Lift Engineer. This is a field-based, autonomous role covering routine servicing, fault diagnosis, emergency call-outs and commissioning of platform lifts across a portfolio of customer sites.
You'll be the face of the business on-site — a technically capable engineer who takes pride in their work, communicates clearly with clients, and keeps equipment running safely and compliantly.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
* Carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections and routine checks on platform lifts
* Diagnosing and repairing faults — mechanical, electrical and control systems
* Responding to emergency breakdown call-outs
* Commissioning new equipment and demonstrating it to clients
* Refurbishing lift interiors — flooring, panel displays, lighting, buttons, communication systems
* Producing risk assessments, LOLER reports and legal/insurance documentation
* Keeping accurate written and digital work records
* Managing your allocated company vehicle responsibly
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
* NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance (lift servicing) or equivalent
* Solid hands-on experience in the platform lift industry
* Strong fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical and electrical systems
* Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation — LOLER, PUWER etc.
* CSCS card and full UK driving licence — both essential
* Customer-facing confidence — you'll deal directly with clients on-site
* Comfortable working independently and managing your own diary
WHAT'S ON OFFER
* Competitive salary negotiable on experience
* Company vehicle
* Overtime available
* Varied, autonomous field role — no two days the same
* Supportive team with clear processes and strong leadership
LOCATION
London is the first preference for this role. Candidates based in the South or Midlands will also be considered. This is a field-based position — you'll be travelling to customer sites across your region