Platform Lift Engineer

REClifts; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled Platform Lift Engineer to join their expanding UK team. You will be responsible for maintaining and installing platform lift systems, ensuring safety and reliability. The role offers a competitive salary along with paid travel time and opportunities for further training and career development. Join a respected leader in the platform lift sector and enjoy a supportive company culture that values your expertise and growth. If you are a multi-skilled engineer with a customer-first mindset, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in the lift and access industry.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Paid travel time

Call-out and standby pay

Access to further training

Funded career development

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in platform lift engineering or similar fields is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance and attend breakdowns for platform lift systems.
• Manage your schedule and complete service reports independently.

Skills

Mechanical Fault-Finding

Electrical Fault-Finding

Communication Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Platform Lift Engineering

Relevant Trade Qualifications

Tools

Liftup

Barduva

Extrema

Motala

Aritco

Cibes

Job description

Platform Lift Engineer

Passenger LiftLocation: Basingstoke
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 (DOE) + Overtime, Travel Time, Call-Out, Standby, Paid

Areas Considered: Oxford, Reading, Marlborough, Swindon, Aylesbury, Slough, Cirencester, Basingstoke, Winchester, Bath, Salisbury, Andover, Woking, Farnborough, and surrounding.

REClifts is recruiting on behalf of a global lift company for at least one experienced Platform Lift Engineer to join their expanding UK team. This is a great opportunity to work with a respected leader in the platform lift sector.

We're keen to speak to multi-skilled engineers from similar fields such as:

• Passenger Lift Engineers
• Automatic Door Engineers (with shutter, gate, or loading bay experience)
• Dumb Waiter / Dock Leveller Engineers

The Role:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on platform lift systems
• Attend breakdowns and call-outs (on-call rota participation required)
• One-day platform lift installations (occasional overnight stays - approx. once per month)
• Complete service reports and flag follow-up work requirements
• Work independently and manage your own schedule effectively

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 in Platform Lift Engineering (or relevant trade qualifications) - Preferred
• Experience with Liftup, Barduva, Extrema, Motala, Aritco, Cibes - Preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
• Clear communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Willingness to undergo product and safety training

What's in it for You?

• Competitive basic salary + generous package
• Paid travel time, call-out, standby, and expenses
• Access to further training and funded career development
• Work with a respected name in the platform lift industry
• Supportive and innovative company culture

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