Lift Technician

MARMON LIFT RECRUITMENT LTD; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual holiday

Pension

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment is searching for a skilled Lift Technician located in Sevenoaks, Kent. The successful candidate will provide expert technical support, diagnose faults, and ensure lift safety across London.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering and possess strong mechanical and electrical skills. This position offers a basic salary of £70,000 - £75,000, alongside benefits including a company vehicle and 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Lift Technician or senior Lift Engineer.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Good knowledge of lift regulations and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults on lifts.
• Provide advanced technical support to service and repair engineers.
• Test lift equipment following repairs and confirm safety for service.
• Maintain clear job sheets, technical reports and documentation.
• Liaise with customers and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Reading wiring diagrams

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Lift Technician
Lift Testing, Fault Finding, Lift Repairs, Lift Industry
Sevenoaks, Kent
Basic Salary: £70,000 - £75,000.
Benefits: Company vehicle, 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays, pension and ongoing technical training.
Coverage: London and surrounding areas.
Commutable from: Sevenoaks, Chipstead, Otford, Knockholt, Westernham, Biggin Hill, Tatsfield, New Addington, Farleigh, Chelsham, and surrounding areas.
Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Technician to join an established independent lift company based in Kent and covering London.

The successful candidate will provide advanced technical support across the company's service portfolio, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical faults, completing technical repairs and supporting engineers in the field. This position requires an experienced, NVQ Level 4-qualified Lift Technician who can work independently and ensure lift equipment remains safe, reliable and compliant.

The Lift Technician Role

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults on passenger and goods lifts.
• Provide advanced technical support to service and repair engineers across London.
• Attend problematic breakdowns and repeat faults requiring specialist expertise.
• Complete technical repairs, adjustments and component replacements.
• Test lift equipment following repairs and confirm that units are safe to return to service.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and manufacturers' documentation.
• Identify components requiring repair or replacement and provide accurate recommendations.
• Support the development of engineers through technical guidance and on-site assistance.
• Maintain clear job sheets, technical reports and customer documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site contacts and the wider engineering team.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant lift regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Travel throughout London and surrounding areas as required.

Ideal Lift Technician Candidate

• Strong experience working as a Lift Technician or senior Lift Engineer.
• NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex or recurring lift faults.
• Strong knowledge of passenger and goods lift equipment from a range of manufacturers.
• Confident reading wiring diagrams, technical drawings and lift documentation.
• Good knowledge of lift regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and capable of working independently.
• Professional approach when supporting engineers and communicating with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.