Lift Service/Repair Engineer

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks an experienced Lift Service/Repair Engineer to join their well-established team in London. The role involves servicing and repairing lifts, attending emergency callouts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive lift servicing experience, excellent fault-finding skills, and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering. The compensation includes a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 plus overtime and callout payments.

Benefits

Standby allowance

Callout rates

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company van

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years' lift servicing experience.
• Proactive approach to servicing and repairs.
• Full clean UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

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