Lift Engineer

Stannah Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned salary

Profit share bonus scheme

Company van

195 holiday hours + BH

Pension scheme (matched)

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Long service award

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Job summary

Stannah Group is seeking a dedicated Lift Engineer to cover a patch across Essex and surrounding areas. You will service lifts, fault-find, and keep systems running safely day-to-day, with support from a local team.

The role involves a structured patch with a mix of commercial, residential and public sites, Monday–Friday hours, and a market-aligned salary with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience working as a lift engineer (service/repair) is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and routine maintenance.
• Attending breakdowns and callouts.
• Fault finding and getting lifts back up and running.
• Keeping sites safe and compliant.
• Completing site logs and basic paperwork.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands‑on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Lift Engineer Jobs in Essex – Join Our Team!

Stannah – Full-Time – Permanent

Salary Up to £71,000 (incl OTE) based on skills and experience level.

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7.15 leave home return home by 5.30 and Friday leave home 7.15 return home 4.30

We’re looking for a Lift Service Engineer to cover a route across Essex and surrounding areas.

You’ll be looking after your own patch — servicing lifts, fault finding, and keeping things running safely day-to-day, with support from a local team when you need it.

Your Patch:

• Covering Essex and nearby areas
• Structured route (no random national travel)
• Mix of commercial, residential and public sites
• Mostly staying within your allocated area

Lift Engineer Responsibilities:

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and routine maintenance
• Attending breakdowns and callouts
• Fault finding and getting lifts back up and running
• Keeping sites safe and compliant
• Completing site logs and basic paperwork

Please see full job description here: Lift Engineer Job Description

Qualifications

Lift Engineer Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience working as a lift engineer (service/repair)
• Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

If you have a comprehensive Lift engineering background, including an NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent – we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 195 Holiday hours + Bank Holiday
• Company Van
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrificeSimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

#LDS

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.