Mobility Engineer - Leeds

Pickerings Lifts; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Earnings Potential

Paid Door to Door

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Training & Development

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Pickerings Lifts is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join our Mobility Business Stream in Leeds. You will service a range of mobility products, diagnose faults, and perform repairs, while upholding strict safety standards.

The role requires NVQ level 2, a driving licence, and willingness to travel and participate in a callout rota. Training will be provided to use handheld devices and company systems.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 minimum qualification or working towards NVQ 2 in stairlift engineering.
• Experience in servicing and repairing mobility products is desirable.
• Driving licence is essential (company vehicle provided).
• Confidence using handheld devices and shop systems will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Mobility Equipment Servicing: Carry out regular servicing of a wide range of mobility equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Fault Diagnosis: Identify and assess faults across various mobility products, ensuring accurate troubleshooting.
• Repairs: Complete repairs on faulty or damaged equipment, restoring products to full working order.
• Safe Working Practices: Work safely on stairlifts, through floor lifts, ceiling hoists, bath lifts, mobile hoists, and wheelchair lifts in line with safety standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately complete all required paperwork and service sheets to maintain detailed service and repair records.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.

Skills

NVQ 2

Driving licence

IT literacy

Work ethic

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Pickerings Lifts is a national, well established, privately owned, independent, leading lift specialist with 170 years' experience. We require an experienced Service Engineer to join our Mobility Business Stream. Working across the mobility range of products including Stairlifts, Through floor lifts, Platform Lifts, Hoists and Bath Lifts.

The ideal candidate would have mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience. NVQ level 2 is essential. A full driving licence and a willingness to travel and participate in a callout rota are essential.

Main Duties:

• Mobility Equipment Servicing: Carry out regular servicing of a wide range of mobility equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Fault Diagnosis: Identify and assess faults across various mobility products, ensuring accurate troubleshooting.
• Repairs: Complete repairs on faulty or damaged equipment, restoring products to full working order.
• Safe Working Practices: Work safely on stairlifts, through floor lifts, ceiling hoists, bath lifts, mobile hoists, and wheelchair lifts in line with safety standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately complete all required paperwork and service sheets to maintain detailed service and repair records.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.

Person specification:

• NVQ 2: Minimum qualification or working towards NVQ 2 in stairlift engineering.
• Technical Knowledge: Experience in servicing and repairing mobility products, with an NVQ Level 2 (or apprenticeship plus industry experience) being advantageous.
• Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is essential, with a company vehicle provided.
• IT & Systems Use: Confidence using handheld devices, customer log-in systems, and company tablets (training will be provided).
• Work Ethic: Self-motivated with the ability to deliver a high standard of workmanship while working under minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Independence:Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.

What we Offer:

• High Earnings Potential: Competitive pay structure including bonus opportunities, overtime, and a standby allowance to reward extra effort.
• Paid Door to Door: Travel time is fully paid, ensuring fair compensation from the moment you leave your home.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays to support work-life balance.
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension plan to help you build a secure financial future.
• Company Sick Pay: Paid sick leave to provide financial stability during periods of ill health.
• Training & Development: Investment in ongoing training to support career progression and skill development.
• Employee Benefits: Access to a retail discount scheme and annual flu vaccination to support your health and wellbeing.