Lift Engineer

Marmon Lift Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Ongoing technical training

Long-term career development

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Engineer to service hydraulic lifts across a compact Essex route. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults and perform repairs on passenger and goods lifts, with a manageable 1-in-4 standby rota.

Ideal candidates will have strong hydraulic, mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Strong hydraulic, mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic lifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance across a portfolio of passenger and goods lifts.
• Service and maintain hydraulic lift equipment across the Essex route.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults accurately.
• Attend breakdowns and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Complete service documentation accurately and provide clear updates to customers and service team.

Skills

Hydraulic lift systems

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Lift Engineer

Hydraulic Lifts, Lift Service, Lift Repair

Chelmsford, Essex

Basic Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum

Additional Earnings: Paid travel time, paid overtime, standby allowance and call-out payments

Benefits: Company vehicle, pension scheme, holiday allowance, ongoing technical training and long-term career development

Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4, with call-outs reported to be rare

Marmon Lift Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join an established independent lift company, covering a compact service route in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable engineer with strong hydraulic lift experience to join a longstanding business with a loyal team and a reputation for high-quality servicing and repairs. The position offers an attractive basic salary, additional paid travel and overtime, and a manageable 1-in-4 call-out rota.

Locations Considered: Chelmsford, Braintree, Billericay, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, Witham, Harlow, Wickford, Clacton-on-Sea, and surrounding areas.

The Lift Engineer Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across a portfolio of passenger and goods lifts.
• Service and maintain hydraulic lift equipment throughout the Essex route.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults accurately.
• Complete minor repairs and adjustments during service visits where possible.
• Attend breakdowns and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 standby rota, with out-of-hours call-outs typically rare.
• Identify worn or defective components and report additional repair requirements.
• Work across lift equipment from a variety of manufacturers.
• Ensure all work complies with current lift regulations, safety standards and company procedures.
• Complete service documentation accurately and provide clear updates to customers and the service team.

Ideal Lift Engineer Candidate

• Strong experience servicing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic lifts.
• Previous experience working on passenger and goods lift equipment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, is preferred.
• Strong hydraulic, mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Confident working independently across different lift systems and manufacturers.
• Able to manage a local service route and workload effectively.
• Willing to participate in a 1-in-4 standby and call-out rota.
• Professional communication skills when working on customer sites.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.