Mobile Lift Engineer

Black Cat Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Private healthcare

Regional ownership

Progression routes

Job summary

Black Cat Recruitment Ltd is helping a leading lift engineering business recruit a Mobile Lift Engineer to cover Bristol and the South West. You’ll manage a portfolio of 60–70 lifts, perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults and attend breakdowns with a company van provided, delivering first‑time fixes and excellent customer service.

This permanent, full‑time role pays £47k–£56k basic, plus up to £6k annual bonus, 25 days’ holiday, pension and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a lift engineer, with strong fault-finding skills.
• Confident with repairs across a range of lift types and manufacturers.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working on your own with little supervision.
• Organised, reliable and focused on the customer.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance across a portfolio of 60–70 lifts.
• Diagnosing and fixing faults, and attending breakdowns and callbacks.
• Carrying out repairs to a high standard, first time.
• Managing your own workload and route across the South West.
• Keeping customers informed and building strong relationships on site.
• Keeping service records accurate and up to date.

Skills

Fault finding

Lift engineering

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Mobile Lift Engineer

Location: A mobile role covering Bristol and the South West region (company van provided)

£47,000 - £56,000 per annum (basic) plus £6,000 bonus paid monthly.

Contract type: Full time, permanent

We are currently recruiting an Lift Maintenance Engineer to join an innovative and fast-growing team, that's reshaping the way building operations are managed. This is a great opportunity to work with the latest technology, whilst still doing what you do best - keeping escalators running smoothly and safely. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise, gives you the tools to succeed, and recognises the pride you take in delivering great service.

Our client are growing in the South West, and they need an experienced Lift Engineer to look after their portfolio in the region. You’ll be responsible for around 60–70 units across the South West. You’ll be the go-to engineer for the area and have real ownership of the work.

This is a ground-floor opportunity. As our client grow in the region, there’s a clear path to progress as the patch, the team and your responsibilities grow with it.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out planned maintenance across a portfolio of 60–70 lifts
• Diagnosing and fixing faults, and attending breakdowns and callbacks
• Carrying out repairs to a high standard, first time
• Managing your own workload and route across the South West
• Keeping customers informed and building strong relationships on site
• Keeping service records accurate and up to date

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a lift engineer, with strong fault-finding skills
• Confident with repairs across a range of lift types and manufacturers
• Self-motivated and comfortable working on your own with little supervision
• Organised, reliable and focused on the customer
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

What you’ll get

• Competitive basic salary of £47k–£56k
• A monthly bonus worth up to £6k a year, based on maintenance completion, quality and callback rate
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Real ownership of a region and a clear route to progress as our client grow
• Plus a wider benefits package

Additional information

• Hours of work – Monday to Friday (8am-5pm)
• Overtime is paid at x1.5 for weekdays outside of core hours and Saturdays. Overtime rates are double time for Sundays and bank holidays.
• Weekend call out rota – 2 shifts in the month with flexibility to cover sickness/holiday if required
• £75 call out bonus