Lift Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-run business in the lift industry is seeking a dedicated Lift Service Engineer to ensure the safe operation of lifts across Scotland. The role offers a supportive work environment where you will perform maintenance and repairs, while enhancing your skills in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of lifts.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Attend to lift breakdowns and perform effective repairs.
• Conduct routine servicing and maintenance of various types of lifts.
• Liaise with office to efficiently schedule workloads.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Electrical engineering principles

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

NVQ or SVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

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At Caltech Lifts, we’re proud to be a trusted name in the lift industry, serving Scotland and beyond since 1978. As a family-run business with over four decades of experience, we specialise in lift installation, modernisation, and maintenance services. Our reputation is built on reliability, quality, and a personal touch—ensuring our clients receive tailored solutions and the highest standards of safety and customer care.

We believe in investing in our people, providing a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member can grow their skills and make a meaningful impact. Join us and become part of a close-knit team that’s dedicated to keeping people moving safely and efficiently every day

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Lift Service Engineer covering the central belt area of Scotland. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and smooth operation of lifts across the central belt of Scotland. Responsibilities include attending to lift breakdowns in client buildings, identifying and diagnosing faults, and carrying out effective repairs to restore full functionality.

Perform routine servicing and maintenance of wide variety of makes and models of passenger lifts, goods lifts and disabled access lifts ensuring they meet safety standards and operate reliably.

Liaise with the office team to plan and schedule workloads efficiently, delivering excellent customer service at all times.

Keeping accurate records of work completed, parts used, and any further recommendations using servicxe management software on company mobile phone.

Participate in our on call rota of 1 in 4

Qualifications

• NVQ or SVQ Level 3 in lift Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of lifts, including hydraulic and traction lifts. Or proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of machinery
• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Must be able to confidently read and understand wiring diagrams on control systems
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Driving license.
• Flexibility to work out of normal working hours as and when required.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.