Lift Engineer
Salary: £38,000 – £43,000 per year
Location: Field-based – Northampton, Coventry, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lift Engineer to join our growing team. This is a field-based, customer-facing role responsible for the inspection, surveying, auditing, servicing, and repair of a wide range of lifting equipment across customer sites.
This role is well suited to a professional who enjoys working independently and takes pride in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant engineering services.
Key Responsibilities
Attend customer sites to carry out insurance inspections of lifting equipment and produce detailed reports.
Conduct condition surveys of existing lift installations, assessing:
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Service delivery standards
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Compliance with current UK health and safety legislation
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Accessibility compliance in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
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Short, medium, and long-term equipment lifecycle analysis
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Provide technical overview reports outlining refurbishment or full replacement options, including modular design solutions where appropriate.
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Carry out equipment audits to benchmark installations against internal quality standards.
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Conduct maintenance audits and produce professional reports on service performance.
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Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out servicing as required.
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Complete test certification and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
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Travel independently to customer premises across the assigned region.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of lift products, standards, and accessories.
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Deliver excellent customer service in a professional and respectful manner.
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Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required.
Health & Safety
The successful candidate must comply with all applicable UK health and safety legislation, including but not limited to:
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
All work must be carried out safely, methodically, and in accordance with company procedures.
Key Objectives
Deliver an excellent customer experience.
Ensure inspections, maintenance, and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation.
Uphold company quality and professional standards.
Person Specification
Essential
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NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent qualification/experience).
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Demonstrable experience in lift inspections, servicing, and maintenance.
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Experience diagnosing and repairing a range of lift systems.
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Ability to work independently in a field-based, customer-facing role.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Good working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
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Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel independently to customer sites).
Desirable
Experience conducting technical audits or condition surveys.
Experience preparing technical compliance reports.
Additional Information
Employment is subject to:
Proof of the right to work in the UK
Satisfactory references
Driving licence check
Medical check
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
By applying for this role, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Benefits
Company car
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Experience
Lift Engineering: 3 years (preferred)
Work Authorisation
Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom