Lift Service Engineer

Schindler Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme with 5% company contrib

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye tests

25 days holiday

Job summary

Rubax Lifts Limited in Hertfordshire, England is seeking a qualified Lift Technician to service and maintain lift equipment across our network. You will perform routine servicing, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with company procedures, PPE, and safety standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in lift maintenance or equivalent, solid electrical and mechanical knowledge, a UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and routine replacement of components per approved procedures.
• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment and check correct functioning.
• Check speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature and power using approved tooling and PPE.
• Carry out routine inspection and adjustment of escalator installations and reinstate lift with complete service documentation.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostic procedures using manuals and test equipment, restoring equipment to service.
• Use written or graphical information effectively.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Lift maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Fault finding

UK driving licence

Independent working

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in lift maintenance

Job description

Location: Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Job ID: 89450.

Quality of urban life

Join Rubax Lifts Limited, one of the UK’s largest independent lift companies, proudly providing expert lift engineering services and tailored solutions nationwide since 1980. With strategically located offices and a team of highly skilled engineers available 24/7, 365 days a year, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our customers. At Rubax, we value customer engagement and strive to fully understand and meet individual requirements by offering high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions. Committed to continuous improvement, we invest in our people, processes, and technology to ensure the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Your main responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc).
• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
• Checks to include speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
• Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment, of escalator installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.
• Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information.

What you bring

• Experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent.
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies.
• The ability to work independently with a flexible approach.
• Manual dexterity – Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information.
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day.
• Pension scheme with 5% company contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamRubax! Discover more on rubax.co.uk.

At Rubax we value inclusion and diversity and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all and we endeavour to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.