Lift Service Engineer

MARMON LIFT RECRUITMENT LTD; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days' annual holiday

Pension

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a Lift Service Engineer to service passenger and goods lifts on an allocated London route. The role offers either van-based or walking routes, with standby participation negotiable and flexible travel across the route.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, perform minor repairs, and ensure safety, reliability and compliance of lifts. Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent, have strong fault-finding

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience servicing passenger and goods lifts.
• Full UK driving licence for van-based routes.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain passenger and goods lifts across an allocated London route.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and complete minor repairs.
• Attend breakdowns and call-outs as required.
• Carry out planned maintenance in accordance with procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain clear service records and customer documentation.
• Liaise with customers, site contacts and engineering team while ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Lift servicing

Fault finding

Independent route management

Customer liaison

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Lift Service Engineer

Lift Servicing, Lift Repairs, Lift Engineer, Lift Industry

Sidcup, South East London

Basic Salary: £50,000 - £55,000. Benefits: Company vehicle for van-based engineers, 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays, pension and ongoing technical training.

Route Options: Van-based route or Central London walking route.

Commutable from: London, Greater London, Bromley, Bexley, Dartford, Welling, Swanley, Barking, Stratford, Hackney, Camden Town, and surrounding areas.

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join an established independent lift company covering London. The successful candidate can undertake either a van-based service route or a London walking route, depending on their location and preference. The position offers flexibility regarding standby participation, which can be negotiated during the application process. Alongside planned servicing, the Lift Service Engineer will diagnose faults, complete minor repairs and ensure all lifts remain safe, reliable and compliant.

The Lift Service Engineer Role

• Service and maintain passenger and goods lifts across an allocated London route.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and complete minor repairs.
• Attend breakdowns and call-outs where required.
• Participate in a standby rota if agreed as part of the employment package.
• Test lift equipment and ensure units remain safe, reliable and compliant.
• Identify components requiring repair or replacement and report recommendations accurately.
• Maintain clear service records, job sheets and customer documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site contacts and the wider engineering team.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant lift regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Travel across the allocated route as required.

Ideal Lift Service Engineer Candidate

• Strong experience servicing and maintaining passenger and goods lifts.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience completing minor lift repairs.
• Good knowledge of lift regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and capable of managing an independent service route.
• Comfortable working on either a van-based or London walking route.
• Standby participation can be discussed and negotiated.
• Full UK driving licence required for van-based routes.