Lift Technician

Marmon Lift Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lift engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Lift Technician to manage a service patch in South London. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £70,000 plus benefits, including a standby allowance and overtime rates. The firm values staff development, providing clear pathways for progression and training in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering and have at least five years of experience in lift engineering.

Benefits

£500 / week standby allowance

Overtime pay at 1.5x and 2x rates

New van and travel expenses paid

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on lift engineering experience, ideally in a technical or senior field role.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Keep thorough documentation for maintenance activities, repairs, and testing.
• Respond to breakdowns and faults across lift equipment.
• Offer technical guidance on complex faults.
• Suggest enhancements to lift procedures and practices.
• Oversee engineering teams, ensuring safety compliance.
• Provide exceptional customer service and uphold operational performance.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic ability

Mentoring and guiding other engineers

Hands-on lift engineering experience

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Overview

Lift Technician | Senior Lift Engineer | Lift Tester, Lift Tech

Location: Sutton, South London

Basic Salary : £65,000 - £70,000 + overtime + benefits

Benefits: £500 / week standby allowance, Overtime: Monday to Friday 1.5x pay rate; Weekends & Bank Holidays 2x pay rate, new van + all travel expenses paid, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking a Lift Technician (NVQ 4 qualified) to manage a service patch across South London. The portfolio consists of a variety of passenger and goods lift installations.

This role offers a fantastic chance to join a respected, long-standing independent lift engineering organisation with nationwide coverage, recognised for its encouraging and forward-thinking working environment. The company places strong emphasis on staff development, offering clear pathways for progression and ongoing training.

Commutable from: Sutton, Wimbledon, Streatham, Croydon, Bromley, Leatherhead, Brixton, Purley, Epsom

Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering, Full, clean UK driving licence
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on lift engineering experience, ideally within a technical or senior field role
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Comfortable guiding, mentoring, or overseeing other engineers

Responsibilities

• Keep thorough and up-to-date documentation for maintenance activities, repairs, and testing
• Respond to breakdowns and system faults across both passenger and goods lift equipment
• Offer specialist technical guidance on complex faults and troubleshooting
• Suggest and support enhancements to lift procedures and operational practices
• Oversee engineering and technical teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements
• Provide exceptional customer service and uphold high standards of operational performance

How to apply

1. For a confidential conversation, call (phone number removed) (Monday - Friday)
2. Ping us your CV by email

Marmon Lift Recruitment is passionate about understanding what is truly important about your next move before entering an application or interview process. This commitment to you will ensure we represent your best interests at all times, and together we can secure your next move in the passenger lift industry