Job Title: Lift Engineer (2 Positions Available)
Salary: £43,000 per year (negotiable based on experience)
Monday to Friday (no weekends or on-call required)
Locations:
Field-based: Exeter, Devon, Plymouth, Torquay and surrounding areas
Contract: 40 hours (door-to-door 7:30-16:30), overtime at 1.5x
Benefits: Company car, pension, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, gym membership, cycle to work, CPD, career progression
This role involves autonomous inspection, servicing, repair, and auditing of lifting equipment across customer sites. Suited to professionals delivering high-quality, compliant engineering services.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct insurance inspections and issue detailed reports.
Perform condition surveys assessing service standards, UK health & safety compliance (LOLER/PUWER), Equality Act accessibility, and equipment lifecycle analysis.
Provide refurbishment/replacement recommendations including modular solutions.
Execute equipment and maintenance audits against quality benchmarks.
Diagnose faults, complete repairs/servicing, and certify tests accurately.
Travel independently to sites and maintain product/standards knowledge.
Deliver professional customer service.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
3+ years lift inspections, servicing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation (LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
Excellent written/spoken English for documentation and client liaison.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.
Desirable
Technical audits/condition surveys experience.
Technical compliance report preparation.
Additional Notes
Employment subject to right-to-work, references, driving licence, and medical checks. 3 years lift engineering experience preferred. UK work authorisation required