Lift Technician

Marmon Lift Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced NVQ Level 4 Lift Technician to join an established lift company covering Croydon and South London.

This role provides advanced technical support across service operations, including complex fault-finding, repairs and on-site guidance for field engineers. The successful candidate will travel across Croydon and surrounding areas and work independently to keep lifts safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Lift Technician or Senior Lift Engineer.
• NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Provide technical support to service and repair engineers.
• Attend difficult breakdowns and recurring faults requiring specialist expertise.
• Carry out repairs, adjustments and component replacements.
• Test equipment following repairs and confirm safe return to service.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and manufacturers' documentation.
• Identify defective components and provide accurate repair/replacement recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and on-site support to engineers.
• Complete job sheets, technical reports and customer documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site contacts and engineering teams.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant lift regulations, health & safety requirements and company procedures.
• Travel throughout Croydon, South London and surrounding areas.

Skills

Advanced fault-finding

Technical support

Independent worker

Customer communication

Education

NVQ Level 4 Lift Engineering

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Lift Technician - Croydon

Location: Croydon, South London

Salary: £70,000-£75,000 basic

Coverage: Croydon, South London & surrounding areas

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Ongoing technical training

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced NVQ Level 4 Lift Technician to join an established independent lift company covering Croydon and South London. This role provides advanced technical support across service operations, including complex fault-finding, technical repairs, and support for field engineers. The successful candidate will work independently while ensuring lift equipment remains safe, reliable and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Provide technical support to service and repair engineers.
• Attend difficult breakdowns and recurring faults requiring specialist expertise.
• Carry out repairs, adjustments and component replacements.
• Test equipment following repairs and confirm safe return to service.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and manufacturers' documentation.
• Identify defective components and provide accurate repair/replacement recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and on-site support to engineers.
• Complete job sheets, technical reports and customer documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site contacts and engineering teams.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant lift regulations, health & safety requirements and company procedures.
• Travel throughout Croydon, South London and surrounding areas.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lift Technician or Senior Lift Engineer.
• NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability.
• Experience resolving complex or recurring lift faults.
• Knowledge of passenger and goods lifts from multiple manufacturers.
• Confident interpreting wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Good knowledge of lift regulations and health & safety.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.
• Professional communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.

Marmon Lift Recruitment understands what matters most to candidates before they begin an application or interview process. We are committed to representing your interests and helping you secure your next career move within the lift and escalator industry