Service Engineer

Flat Fee Recruiter; Erith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Flat Fee Recruiter is seeking an experienced Lift Engineer (Service Engineer) for a field-based role in South East England. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, a company pension, early finish on Fridays, and a company vehicle.

The role involves installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing lifting equipment at customer sites, ensuring safe and efficient operation. A full UK driving licence is required and you must be authorised to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ3/BTEC/City & Guilds or a related degree).
• Minimum four years' hands-on service/maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Install, test and commission new lifting equipment at customer sites.
• Train customers on safe operation of equipment.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support.
• Complete service reports and maintain maintenance records.
• Manage spare parts inventory and update documentation.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Diagnostic tools

Customer service

Problem solving

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Field-based work

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / City & Guilds or degree in related discipline

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Lift Engineer looking for your next challenge?
We're looking for a skilled Lift Engineer to join a growing team, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, varied work, and long-term career opportunities.

Service Engineer
South East England

Full Time, Permanent

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, early finish on Fridays, company vehicle.

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK.

Our client is a well-established specialist engineering company with decades of experience providing the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of lifting equipment across a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors. Renowned for delivering high standards of workmanship and exceptional customer service, they pride themselves on building long-term relationships with clients while investing in the development of their employees.

About the Service Engineer Role

We are seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join our client's growing team. This is a field-based role where you will be responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing lifting equipment at customer sites, ensuring all equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will also provide expert technical support to customers while delivering an outstanding level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Install, test, commission, and integrate new lifting equipment at customer sites.
• Train customers on the safe and effective operation of equipment.
• Provide technical support both on-site and over the phone.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure service documentation is kept up to date.
• Participate in a mandatory out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four years' hands-on experience in a service engineering or maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and testing equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage your workload.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in a mandatory out-of-hours call-out rota.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours (8:00am - 5:00pm, with a 4:00pm finish on Fridays).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
• Varied and rewarding field-based work.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Field Service Engineer, Lift Engineer, Lift Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Service Technician, Mobile Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician.

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