Service/Call-out Engineer

Spencers Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Workwear

Fuel card

Job summary

Spencers Recruitment is seeking an experienced Service/Call-Out Engineer for a leading lift servicing and maintenance company in the Greater London area. The role includes routine servicing, breakdown attendances, and ensuring lifts operate safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, safety inspections, maintaining service logs, and providing out-of-hours support via a night rota.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in lift servicing and maintenance
• Experience handling mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure lifts operate safely and efficiently
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults in lifts
• Attend breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and satisfy customers
• Perform safety checks and inspections per standards
• Maintain accurate service logs and call-out reports
• Ensure health and safety compliance on all sites
• Liaise with clients and site managers for updates and improvements
• Participate in night rota for out-of-hours support

Skills

Lift engineering experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Lift Engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading lift servicing and maintenance company, is seeking an experienced and qualified Service/Call-Out Engineer to join their team. The role involves a combination of routine servicing, attending to breakdowns, and ensuring lifts operate efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure lifts are compliant with safety standards and operating at optimal performance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults in lifts.
• Attend breakdowns promptly, minimising downtime and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Perform safety checks and inspections in line with company and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out, including service logs and call-out reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on all sites.
• Liaise with clients and site managers to provide updates and recommend necessary repairs or improvements.
• Participate in a night rota one week per month, providing out-of-hours support and resolving urgent issues.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Lift Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years in lift servicing, with at least 3 years of stable experience in the most recent role(s).

Working Hours:

• 8:00 AM start time on-site, finishing at 5:00 PM.

What's on Offer:

• Night Rota Allowance (£200 standby + £90 per call-out).
• Company vehicle, mobile phone, workwear, and fuel card provided.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, excluding bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable company in a supportive environment.

If you are a qualified and experienced Lift Engineer seeking a role with variety, autonomy, and excellent benefits, wed love to hear from you.