Lift Engineer (International Travel)

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Corby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Door to Door payments

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a Field Service Engineer for lifts with international and national travel. The role offers a base salary of £33,000–£35,000 with OTE £55,000–£60,000 in the first year and beyond once trained.

The position is based in Northamptonshire and surrounding counties with nationwide/international travel. Hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00, with door-to-door overtime at 1.5/2x. Full-time, permanent role with comprehensive training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical competency.
• Valid UK driving licence and passport.
• Experience as Lift/Traction/Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, fault find and repair vertical access equipment (hoists, lifts, rack & pinion).
• Inspect and commission on-site machinery and systems per electrical/mechanical fault finding.
• Represent the organisation professionally, keep the vehicle tidy and drive safely.
• Follow client processes and identify routes for continuous improvement.
• Keep line management up to date with workload and progress.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Passport

Education

NVQ or equivalent

City & Guilds

HNC/HND in electrical/mechanical/traction

Tools

Lift equipment tools

Job description

Job Role Details

Job Role: Field Service Engineer - Lifts (International & National Travel)

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 base salary (OTE £55,000-£60,000 first year / £80,000+ once trained)

Location: Northamptonshire & Surrounding Counties + Nationwide/International travel

Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-16.00 + Door to Door / Overtime @ 1.5/2x

Job Type: Full time, permanent

The Client

Interaction have partnered with a global leading direct manufacturer of industrial scale vertical access equipment in search of an array of field based electrical, mechanical, lift & traction engineers to join their growing team. Being established for over 70 years, employing over 3,000 individuals across the globe and a multimillion-pound turnover this company not only offers full industry related training but excellent earning potential and internal progression.

The Package

• 33 days holiday (Including Bank Holiday) after 1 years’ service.
• Overtime breakdown – Any hours worked over 8.5 on weekdays = 1.5X, Saturdays all hours worked=1.5X, Sundays all hours worked=2X
• UK Nights away paid @ £25 per stay, Overseas + Rig work Nights away paid up to £65-£70 per night
• Company vehicle, Fuel Card, Door to Door Payments
• Full internal training & development alongside comprehensive direct manufacturer training courses
• International work is entirely optional, there is an opportunity to work in Africa, Europe, North/South America, Asia, Australasia, Middle East & Offshore Rigs!
• For every night you are overseas, you get a 0.5 days holiday back in lieu

The Role

• Maintain, service, fault find and repair on array of vertical access equipment (hoists, lifts, rack & pinion).
• To inspect & commission on site machinery and systems in line with electrical & mechanical fault finding/reparations
• Represent the organisation in a professional and well-presented manner inclusive of keeping the vehicle tidy and driving behaviour.
• Follow client processes and procedures alongside identify routes of continuous improvement.
• To keep line management up to date with workload and progress.

The Requirements

• Electrically and mechanically competency with a good working knowledge of electrical systems (motors, converters, sensors, control panels)
• Qualifications relative to electrical/mechanical engineer I.E NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or HND in electrical, mechanical bases or traction, hydraulic & lifts.
• Full UK Drivers License & Valid Passport
• Previous experience working as a Lift Engineer, Traction Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Offshore Engineer or a Qualified Electrician

Similar Roles May Include

Traction Engineer, Oil & Gas Engineer, Lift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Lift Installation Engineer, Rack & Pinion, Offshore Engineer, RIG Engineer