Lift Technician

Marmon Lift Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Holiday allowance

Ongoing technical training

Long-term career development

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Technician to join an independent lift engineering company covering Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire area. You will diagnose complex electrical and mechanical faults across passenger and goods lifts, attend breakdowns and perform advanced repairs and tests, including commissioning of new or modernised equipment. A strong fault-finding background, NVQ Level 4 (preferred) and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Testing and Commissioning preferred, or partial completion.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical fault-finding across lift types.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults across passenger and goods lifts.
• Attend challenging breakdowns and provide technical support to field engineers.
• Complete advanced repairs, inspections and commissioning of equipment.
• Test and hand over newly installed or modernised lift equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance and produce clear technical reports.
• Work across multiple lift manufacturers and document findings.

Skills

Lift Technician experience

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Testing and Commissioning (preferred)

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Lift Technician

Lift Technical Support, Lift Maintenance, Lift Repair

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Basic Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

• Company vehicle
• pension
• holiday allowance
• ongoing technical training
• long-term career development

Locations Considered:

• Portsmouth
• Southampton
• Fareham
• Gosport
• Havant
• Waterlooville
• Eastleigh
• Winchester
• Chichester and surrounding areas.

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Technician to join an established independent lift engineering company, working across Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire area. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished lift professional to take responsibility for complex diagnostics, repairs and technical support across a varied portfolio of lift equipment. Candidates will ideally hold an NVQ Level 4 in Testing and Commissioning, although applications are also welcomed from experienced engineers who have partially completed their NVQ Level 4 qualification.

The Lift Technician Role

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults across passenger and goods lifts.
• Attend challenging breakdowns and provide technical support to field engineers.
• Complete advanced repairs, technical inspections and corrective works.
• Test, commission and hand over newly installed or modernised lift equipment.
• Work across various lift manufacturers while ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Produce accurate reports and clearly communicate technical findings.

Ideal Lift Technician Candidate

• Strong experience as a Lift Technician or Senior Lift Engineer.
• NVQ Level 4 in Lift Testing and Commissioning preferred, although candidates who have partially completed the qualification will be considered.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills across various lift manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of lift maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning.
• Safety-conscious, organised and confident working independently or supporting other engineers.
• Full UK driving licence.