Lift Repair Engineer

Stannah Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market salary

Profit sharing

Company van

Holiday buy scheme

Pension scheme

Health plan

Life assurance

Long service award

Discount rewards

Employee assistance

Maternity/paternity support

Job summary

Stannah Group in Cambridge is seeking a Lift Repair Engineer to service lifts across a local patch, focusing on repairs, fault finding and keeping installations running smoothly. You will handle breakdowns, worn components and more complex faults with a hands-on approach, managing your own day-to-day work with support from a local supervisor.

The role requires an NVQ level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent, proven experience, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Lift Engineer and minor repairs
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs and fault finding on lifts
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues
• Replacing and upgrading components
• Attending breakdowns and supporting call-outs
• Getting lifts back into service safely and efficiently
• Completing site paperwork and keeping records up to date

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Fault finding

Education

NVQ level 3 Lift Engineering or equivalent

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.

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 Repair Engineer Job in Cambridge at Stannah - Join Our Team!

Stannah | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary Up to £54,000 (incl OTE) based on skills and experience level.

overtime + call-out + standby

Hours

Monday–Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45

Friday: 08:00 – 15:45 (early finish)

We’re looking for a Lift Repair Engineer to covers Cambridge and surrounding areas.

This is a hands‑on role focused on repairs, fault finding, and keeping lifts running reliably. You’ll be working across a local patch, dealing with breakdowns, worn components, and more complex faults.

You’ll manage your own work day‑to‑day, with support from a local supervisor when needed.

Your Patch

• Covering Cambridge and nearby areas
• Local, structured patch
• Mix of commercial, residential and public sites
• No unnecessary long-distance travel

Lift Repair Engineer Responsibility

• Carrying out repairs and fault finding on lifts
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues
• Replacing and upgrading components
• Attending breakdowns and supporting call‑outs
• Getting lifts back into service safely and efficiently
• Completing site paperwork and keeping records up to date

Qualifications

Lift Repair Engineer Requirements

• An NVQ level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Lift Engineer and minor repairs
• A valid 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 sacrifice
• SimplyHealth 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

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.