Lift Engineer

Classic Lifts Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Night Call Allowance

Holiday carryover (max 5 days)

Referral scheme

Job summary

Classic Lifts is seeking a skilled field-based engineer to service a diverse range of lift installations across the UK. You will identify faults, perform diagnostics, and implement safe repairs on electrical, mechanical and control systems. The role includes involvement in modernisation projects and commissioning work.

You will mentor colleagues, uphold high safety standards, and work as part of a team that values technical excellence and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lift systems; diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and control faults across manufacturers.
• Experience replacing drives and PCBs; configuring and commissioning control systems.
• Strong understanding of lift regulations and safety standards; committed to safe methods.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving; able to work independently and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out advanced fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on all makes and models of lifts, resolving complex electrical, mechanical and control system issues safely and efficiently.
• Attending high-priority and technically challenging breakdowns, providing expert judgement and delivering effective solutions while maintaining safety.
• Supporting lift modernisation and installation projects, including commissioning activities and equipment upgrades.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers while promoting best practice engineering standards.

Skills

Lift knowledge

Drive replacement

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Job description

What you receive for joining us:

We're offering a competitive salary alongside a company vehicle, pension scheme and ongoing training and development opportunities. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where technical excellence is recognised, and career progression is encouraged. This is a field-based role working across a varied portfolio of lift installations, providing exposure to a wide range of equipment and technologies. You’ll work a 9 day in 14 days rota and receive 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, Night Call Allowance, holiday carry over (maximum of 5 days), and referral scheme.

Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing:

• Carrying out advanced fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on all makes and models of lifts, resolving complex electrical, mechanical and control system issues safely and efficiently
• Attending high-priority and technically challenging breakdowns, providing expert judgement and delivering effective solutions while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Supporting lift modernisation and installation projects, including commissioning activities, technical specifications, control system adjustments and equipment upgrades
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to other engineers while promoting best practice engineering standards across the business

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Strong technical knowledge of lift systems, with the ability to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and control system faults across multiple manufacturers and lift types
• Experience replacing drives, PCBs and carrying out control system configuration, parameter adjustments and commissioning activities
• Good understanding of current lift regulations, safety standards and industry best practices, with a commitment to compliant and safe working methods
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, support colleagues and deliver exceptional customer service

Introducing our organisation:

Classic Lifts are proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, lifts & escalators divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly and responsibly.

Complii is a UK-based provider of integrated safety and regulatory compliance services, specialising in electrical, fire, and water safety.