Lift Engineer
- £35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
- London
- Permanent
Join a Leading Access & Safety Engineering Team as a Lift Engineer!
Are you an experienced Lift Engineer or Service Engineer looking for a role that offers variety, technical challenge, and long-term progression?
Join one of the UK's leading specialists in building access, lifting, and safety systems, supporting major projects across London and beyond.
The Role
You will play a key part in the service, maintenance, and repair of lift and hoist systems used across high-rise buildings and commercial sites.
This is a field-based position offering hands-on technical work, where no two days are the same - from fault-finding and inspections to installation support and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on lifts, hoists, and access systems.
- Support installation and commissioning of new lifting equipment.
- Work on both electrical and mechanical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Liaise directly with clients and site teams to deliver high standards of service and minimal downtime.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
- Travel primarily within London, with occasional work in other regions such as Liverpool and Manchester.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lift Engineer, Service Engineer, or Access Equipment Engineer.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred).
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away when required.
Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Company van, fuel card, and mobile phone provided
- Overtime rates:
- 1.5x weekdays and Saturdays
- 2x Sundays and bank holidays
- BUPA Cash Plan health cover
- Ongoing training and development (including external technical courses after six months)
- Supportive and collaborative engineering team with genuine career progression opportunities
Working Hours
- Standard: 40 hours per week (typically 8:00/9:00 AM start)
- Overtime available after 10+ hours (including travel time)
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of landmark projects across London, develop your technical expertise, and join a company that truly invests in its people.
If you take pride in delivering quality engineering work and want to progress within a well-established access and safety systems provider, this role is ideal for you.
