Lift Engineer

MARMON LIFT RECRUITMENT LTD; 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 Ltd is actively seeking a Lift Engineer to service and maintain hydraulic lifts across an Essex route, including Chelmsford area. The role involves preventative maintenance on both passenger and goods lifts, fault finding, and occasional breakdown response.

A UK driving licence is essential, with a 1-in-4 standby rota and overtime opportunities. The position offers £45,000-£50,000 basic salary per annum, plus paid travel time, overtime, and a supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic lifts.
• Experience working on passenger and goods lift equipment.
• Willing to participate in a 1-in-4 standby and call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative 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 and update customers and the service team.

Skills

Hydraulic lift experience

Diagnostics fault-finding

UK driving licence

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

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.

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

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.