Senior Lift Engineer

FM Search & Select Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lift engineering company is recruiting a Lift Engineer to provide service and maintenance for passenger and goods lifts across commercial sites in Central Belt, Scotland. This field-based role requires a qualified Lift Engineer with a strong skillset in fault-finding and compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £46,000, company vehicle, structured training, and significant opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Structured training and development

Overtime and call-out opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial environments.
• Knowledge of current lift regulations and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on lifts.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with regulations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems

Customer-focused with a professional approach

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Lift Engineer

Job description

Lift Engineer - Commercial Contracts

📍 Location: Central Belt, Scotland
💷 Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 (DOE)
🏢 Employer: Leading Lift Engineering Company

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Lift Engineer to join a leading lift engineering company, working across a portfolio of commercial contracts throughout the Central Belt of Scotland.

This is a field-based role focused on the service, maintenance, and fault-finding of passenger and goods lifts within commercial environments. The successful candidate will join a well-established engineering team and benefit from strong support, structured training, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on passenger and goods lifts
• Attend reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs
• Fault-finding and repair of electrical and mechanical lift systems
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations and company procedures
• Accurately complete service reports and documentation
• Liaise professionally with clients, site contacts, and colleagues
• Participate in the on-call rota as required

About You

• Qualified Lift Engineer with proven experience in commercial environments
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of current lift regulations and safety standards
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Customer-focused with a professional approach
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £46,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment
• Overtime and call-out opportunities
• Structured training and development
• Long-term career progression within a reputable lift engineering business
• Stable workload covering established commercial contracts

Interested? Please get in touch to discuss the role in confidence or apply directly