Lift Service/Repair Engineer

JLB Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent engineering firm in London is seeking an experienced Lift Service/Repair Engineer. You will service and maintain lifts, attend emergency callouts, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering and over 7 years of experience. The role offers competitive pay and benefits including standby allowances, overtime, and company vehicle.

Benefits

£220 standby allowance per callout week

Company van provided

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years lift servicing experience required.
• Strong fault-finding skills & proactive approach needed.
• Full clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair lifts.
• Attend emergency callouts on a rota.
• Ensure lifts meet high standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Overview

Lift Service/Repair Engineer London
Location: London (within 1 hour of Central London)
Salary: £45,000 £55,000 + overtime & callout payments
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Lift Service/Repair Engineer to join a well-established independent company. You will carry out servicing, repairs, fault-finding, and callouts across Central London (approx. 90% of work).

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair lifts
• Attend emergency callouts on a rota (1 week in 3, Mon 5pm Mon 8am)
• Fault-finding and ensure lifts meet high standards
• Team-based servicing, including occasional Saturdays

What s on Offer

• £220 standby allowance per callout week
• £70/£90 callout rates
• Overtime 1.33x weekdays / 1.5x weekends & Bank Holidays
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company van, phone/PDA, uniform, PPE provided
• Pension scheme, personal accident & illness cover
• Fuel, parking, congestion charges covered

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years lift servicing experience
• Strong fault-finding skills & proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Full clean UK driving licence

Hours: Monday Friday 8am 5pm + 1 in 3 callout rota