Lift Engineer

MARMON LIFT RECRUITMENT LTD; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Holiday allowance

Ongoing technical training

Long-term career development

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join an established independent lift engineering company covering Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire area. The role focuses on planned maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, and customer-facing service across multiple manufacturers.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years' lift engineering experience, with NVQ Level 3 preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' lift engineering experience is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering is preferred but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Professional communication skills when working on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing across a portfolio of passenger and goods lifts.
• Complete routine service visits in line with maintenance schedules and company procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, completing minor repairs where required.
• Attend lift breakdowns during working hours and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Identify worn or defective components and report additional repair requirements.
• Work across a varied portfolio of lift equipment from different manufacturers.
• Ensure all servicing and maintenance complies with current lift regulations and safety standards.
• Complete service documentation accurately and provide clear updates to customers and the wider service team.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Communication skills

Independent working

Route management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Lift Engineer

Lift Service, Lift Industry, Lift Service Engineer

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Basic Salary: £40,000-£48,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

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

Locations Considered: Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Winchester, Chichester and surrounding areas.

Marmon Lift Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join an established independent lift engineering company, covering a service route throughout Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Lift Engineer to join a respected business offering a local service route, technical variety and long-term stability. NVQ Level 3 is preferred but is not essential for candidates with suitable hands-on lift engineering experience.

The Lift Engineer Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing across a portfolio of passenger and goods lifts.
• Complete routine service visits in line with maintenance schedules and company procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, completing minor repairs where required.
• Attend lift breakdowns during working hours and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Identify worn or defective components and report additional repair requirements.
• Work across a varied portfolio of lift equipment from different manufacturers.
• Ensure all servicing and maintenance complies with current lift regulations and safety standards.
• Complete service documentation accurately and provide clear updates to customers and the wider service team.

Ideal Lift Engineer Candidate

• A minimum of two years' lift engineering experience is essential.
• Previous experience servicing and maintaining passenger or goods lifts.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, is preferred but not essential.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Confident working independently across a range of lift systems and manufacturers.
• Able to manage an allocated service route and workload effectively.
• Professional communication skills when working on customer sites.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

At Marmon Lift Recruitment, we're passionate about understanding what truly matters to you before entering any application or interview process. We're committed to representing your best interests and helping you secure your next career move within the lift and escalator industry.