Lift Engineer

Austin Banks; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Door to door pay outside working hrs

Company van

Fuel card

PPE provided

Company phone

Overtime opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Austin Banks is seeking a Lift Engineer to carry out planned maintenance on passenger, goods, and platform lifts, diagnose faults, and attend breakdowns, ensuring safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering, strong fault-finding skills, and a full UK driving licence. You’ll work independently with excellent customer service, and may participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing lifts.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of current lift regulations and safety standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on passenger, goods, and platform lifts.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.
• Attend lift breakdowns and emergency call-outs as required.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure all work complies with current legislation and industry standards.
• Complete service reports and job documentation accurately and on time.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and colleagues.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle in good working order.
• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota where applicable.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Independent working

Workload management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme
• Door to door pay outside working hrs
• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• PPE provided.
• Company phone
• Overtime opportunities
• Career progression opportunities.

As a Lift Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on passenger, goods, and platform lifts.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.
• Attend lift breakdowns and emergency call-outs as required.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure all work complies with current legislation and industry standards.
• Complete service reports and job documentation accurately and on time.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and colleagues.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle in good working order.
• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota where applicable.

The ideal candidate

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent recognised qualification) - Essential.
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing lifts.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of current lift regulations and safety standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills