Lift Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Standby allowance £600/week

Van & fuel card

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

NVQ 4 or progression opportunities

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking a Lift Service and Callout Engineer to manage a defined service route for high-end passenger lifts across a Devon/Somerset/Bristol patch. Based from Exeter, you will carry out planned servicing, maintenance and minor repairs, diagnose faults, and maintain service records.

You will work on security-sensitive sites, participate in standby rota, and must hold NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering and a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in lift service or repair.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and minor repairs on a range of passenger lifts.
• Diagnose faults efficiently and achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Record defects, manage parts requirements, and maintain accurate service documentation.
• Participate in a fair and structured standby/call-out rota.
• Work on high-security sites where police vetting may be required.
• Work safely, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Route management

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Lift Engineer

Lift Repair, Lift Service, Lift Callout

Lift Industry

Exeter, Devon

Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience & qualifications) OTE - £80,000 per annum.

Benefits: £600/week standby allowance, van & fuel card, paid overtime at an inflated rate, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension, NVQ 4 or management progression opportunities.

Marmon Lift Recruitment is now looking for a Lift Service and Callout Engineer to manage a defined, well-maintained lift engineering service route for a large, global lift engineering company. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values its engineers and offers structured training and management opportunities.

This role covers a local Devon, Somerset, and Bristol patch.

Commutable from: Exeter, Exmouth, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Weymouth, Torquay, Tiverton, Glastonbury, Weston-super-Mare, Bristol.

The Lift Engineer Role:

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs on a range of passenger lifts.


• Diagnose faults efficiently and achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.


• Record defects, manage parts requirements, and maintain accurate service documentation.


• Participate in a fair and structured standby/call-out rota.


• Work on a variety of high-end and security-sensitive sites, where police vetting may be required.


• Work safely, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Ideal Lift Engineer Candidate:

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent) - Essential


• Full UK driving licence - Essential


• Previous experience within lift service or repair - Essential


• Good working knowledge of a variety of lift manufacturers and control systems.


• Able to manage a service route across a regional patch.


• Willing and able to undergo a police background check for access to high-security customer sites.


• Live within a commutable distance of Exeter and the surrounding area.