Lift Service Engineer - Lift Engineering

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lift Engineer to service and maintain a portfolio of passenger lifts across a key retail account in Greater London. The role involves delivering fault finding and breakdown repair, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering and at least 5-6 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary, overtime, and long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits

£45k–£50k basic salary

Overtime pay

Call-out standby allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company van and phone after 6 months

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-6 years' experience working on lift servicing.
• Proven experience in fault finding and breakdown repair.
• Flexibility to cover call-out rota and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain a portfolio of passenger lifts across a key retail account.
• Deliver fault finding, breakdown repair, and routine servicing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Work Monday–Friday, 8am–5:30pm, with participation in call-out rota.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring first-time fix rates are maximised.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication

Customer service focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

The Job

Service and maintain a portfolio of passenger lifts across a key retail account (400 units).

The Company

A global leader in the design, installation and servicing of lifts and escalators.

Over 75 years of expertise in engineering, safetyand reliability.

Strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and customer trust.

Inclusive, forward-thinking culture offering long-term careers.

Proven track record supporting high-profile customers worldwide.

Benefits

• £45k–£50k basic salary depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2 for Sundays.
• Call-out rota (1 in 4) with weekday (£40) and weekend (£65) standby allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company van, phone, and pension after 6 months.
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global business.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain a portfolio of passenger lifts across a key retail account (400 units).
• Deliver fault finding, breakdown repair, and routine servicing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Work Monday–Friday, 8am–5:30pm, with participation in call-out rota.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring first-time fix rates are maximised.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 5–6 years’ experience working on lift servicing.
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and customer service focus.
• Flexible to cover call-out rota and overtime when required.