Lift Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lift Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves the inspection, surveying, auditing, servicing and repair of a wide range of lifting equipment across customer sites. This is an autonomous, customer‑facing role suited to a professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality, compliant and safe engineering services.
Key Responsibilities
* Attend customer sites to carry out insurance inspections of lifting equipment and issue detailed reports.
* Conduct condition surveys of existing installations, assessing:
o Service delivery standards
o Compliance with current UK health and safety legislation Accessibility compliance in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
o Short, medium and long‑term lifecycle analysis of equipment
o Provide overview reports outlining refurbishment or full replacement options, including modular design solutions where appropriate.
* Carry out equipment audits to benchmark installations against internal quality standards.
* Conduct maintenance audits and provide professional reports on service performance.
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs and servicing as required.
* Complete test certification and associated documentation accurately and promptly.
* Travel independently to customer premises as required.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of lift products, standards and accessories.
* Deliver excellent customer service in a professional, considerate and respectful manner.
* Carry out other reasonable duties consistent with the level and responsibilities of the role.
Health & Safety
* 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
* NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent qualification/experience).
* Demonstrable experience carrying out lift inspections, servicing and maintenance.
* Experience diagnosing and repairing a range of lift systems.
* Ability to work independently in a customer‑facing environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English for the purpose of completing safety documentation and liaising with clients.
* Strong working knowledge of applicable UK health and safety legislation.
* Full UK driving licence (subject to checks against points and endorsements).
Desirable
* Experience conducting technical audits or condition surveys.
* Experience preparing technical compliance reports.
Benefits
* Company car
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* UK visa sponsorship
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