Lift Technician – Field Service & Modernisation Expert

Stannah; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Profit Share Bonus

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Allowance

Discount Rewards Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Stannah is seeking an experienced Lift Technician to cover customer sites across the Gateshead Service Branch. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance and modernisation work, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable lift solutions.

The role requires an NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering and a full driving licence, with a competitive salary, overtime, a company car, and a supportive, safety‑conscious culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in lift maintenance, repairs and modernisation.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across lift maintenance, repairs, refurbishments and modernisation projects.
• Fault diagnosis and delivering effective solutions for customers across the region.
• Monitor site safety, quality and compliance of field engineers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site surveys and produce dilapidation and technical reports.
• Carry out examinations as required by LOLER.
• Assist with commissioning refurbished lifts.

Skills

Lift engineering experience

Fault diagnosis

Technical assessments

Customer site support

Education

NVQ Level 4 Lift Engineering

Job description

Stannah is seeking an experienced Lift Technician to cover customer sites across the Gateshead Service Branch. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance and modernisation work, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable lift solutions.

The role requires an NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering and a full driving licence, with a competitive salary, overtime, a company car, and a supportive, safety‑conscious culture.