Lift Service & Repair Engineer – Devon

Wagstaff Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Phone

Laptop

Unlimited overtime

Training & development

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is looking for an experienced Lift Service & Repair Engineer to join our growing lift engineering team in the Devon/Cornwall region. The role covers planned maintenance, repair, and breakdown attendances with a 1-in-5 on-call rota, and offers a £40,000–£50,000 salary plus unlimited overtime, a company van, fuel card, phone and laptop.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering, has hands-on experience with passenger and goods lifts, and is motivated by ongoing

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering
• Experience servicing and repairing passenger and goods lifts
• Strong fault-finding skills with electrical and mechanical systems
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Honest, reliable and confident seeking assistance when required

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, service and repair work on a range of lift equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring safe and effective repairs
• Support customers across commercial, hospitality and industrial environments
• Participate in a 1-in-5 on-call rota, providing emergency breakdown support when required
• Complete service documentation and maintain high standards of customer service

Skills

Lift maintenance experience

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Team player

Honest & reliable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Lift Service & Repair Engineer

£40,000-£50,000 + Unlimited Overtime + Company Van + Training & Career Development

Salary, Benefits & Hours

• £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Unlimited overtime available, with enhanced rates up to double time
• Monday-Friday, 40-hour working week
• Company van, fuel card, phone and laptop provided
• Salary review upon successful completion of probation

About the Company

• Growing specialist lift engineering business with an expanding customer portfolio
• Supports a range of passenger, goods and commercial lift installations
• Strong reputation for service quality and technical expertise
• Invests heavily in engineer development and training
• Continued growth creating long-term career opportunities

Why Join Them?

• Excellent earning potential through unlimited overtime opportunities
• Ongoing investment in technical training and manufacturer-accredited courses
• Opportunity to progress towards NVQ Level 4 qualifications
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and development
• Join a business experiencing significant growth across its service operation

Role Overview

• Carry out planned maintenance, service and repair work on a range of lift equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring safe and effective repairs
• Support customers across commercial, hospitality and industrial environments
• Participate in a 1-in-5 on-call rota, providing emergency breakdown support when required
• Complete service documentation and maintain high standards of customer service

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering is essential
• Previous experience servicing and repairing passenger and goods lifts
• Strong fault-finding skills with both electrical and mechanical systems
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Honest, reliable and confident seeking assistance when required

Desirable Experience

• Experience across a variety of lift manufacturers
• Previous involvement in call-out and breakdown support
• Exposure to hospitality, commercial or industrial lift environments
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Further technical qualifications within lift engineering

Work Location

• Regional field service position
• Opportunities available across Devon & Cornwall and South Wales
• Mixture of planned maintenance, repairs and breakdown attendance
• Home-based role with travel throughout your designated patch
• Occasional participation in the out-of-hours call rota

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lift Engineer to join a rapidly growing engineering business offering strong earning potential, industry-leading training and genuine long-term career progression.

INDSNS

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £40000 – £50000 per annum + Company Van, Fuel Card, Strong OTE
Location: Devon,