Lift Service Engineer

REClifts; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected lift service company in Oxford is seeking a skilled Lift Service Engineer. The role focuses on routine servicing, minor repairs, and responding to breakdowns. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in lift service and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including paid travel time, and a clear route to advancement.

Benefits

Paid travel time door-to-door

Company van + fuel card

Clear route to NVQ 4 progression

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in lift service, repair, or call-out work.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience with fault-finding and electrical/mechanical diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine service visits across a localised lift portfolio.
• Carry out minor repairs, replacements, and adjustments.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete first-time fixes.
• Participate in the call-out rota.
• Work closely with service coordinators and supervisors.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical diagnostics

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job title: Lift Service Engineer

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary: 45,000-50,000 + up to 100k OTE + 900/week standby

Benefits: paid travel time door-to-door, company van + fuel card, clear route to NVQ 4 progression, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension

Commutable From: Oxford, Milton Keynes, Reading, Aylesbury, Bicester, Luton, Farnborough, Woking, Basingstoke

Employer: REClifts is recruiting a Lift Service Engineer to join a highly respected lift company operating in Oxford.

Summary

This role will focus on routine servicing, minor repair works, and attending reactive call-outs across a dedicated and well-managed portfolio of lifts. We are seeking a reliable, experienced lift engineer who enjoys fixing faults quickly, maintaining excellent client relationships, and delivering safe, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Routine service visits across a localised lift portfolio
• Carrying out minor repairs, replacements, and adjustments
• Responding to breakdowns and completing first-time fixes where possible
• Participating in the call-out rota
• Working closely with service coordinators and supervisors to manage workload

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in lift service, repair, or call-out work
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Confident with fault-finding and electrical/mechanical diagnostics

How to Apply

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