Lift Engineer

Lift Engineer



Lift Repair, Lift Service, Hydraulic Lifts



Portsmouth, Hampshire

Basic Salary: -45,00050,000 per annum
Additional Earnings: Paid travel time, paid overtime, standby allowance and call-out payments
Benefits: Company vehicle, pension scheme, holiday allowance, ongoing technical training and long-term career development
Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4, with call-outs reported to be rare

Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Service & Repair Engineer to join an established independent lift company, covering a route from Portsmouth to Reading.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a capable engineer with a strong repair skillset and experience working on hydraulic lifts. Alongside planned servicing, you will diagnose faults and complete a range of repairs across passenger and goods lift equipment.
The position offers an attractive basic salary, paid travel and overtime, technical variety and a manageable 1-in-4 call-out rota.
Locations Considered: Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Petersfield, Alton, Basingstoke, Newbury, Reading and surrounding areas.

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance across passenger and goods lifts.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Complete minor & larger lift repairs, including component replacement and corrective works.
• Attend breakdowns and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend appropriate long-term repair solutions.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm safe and reliable operation.
• Work across hydraulic and traction lifts from a variety of manufacturers.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 standby rota, with out-of-hours call-outs typically rare.
• Ensure all work complies with current lift regulations, safety standards and procedures.
• Complete service and repair documentation accurately, providing clear updates to customers and the service team.

• Strong experience servicing and repairing passenger and goods lifts.
• A proven repair skill set, with the ability to complete fault diagnosis and component replacement independently.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic lift equipment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Comfortable working across different lift systems and manufacturers.
• Able to manage a service and repair route effectively.
• Willing to participate in a 1-in-4 standby and call-out rota.
• Professional communication skills when working on customer sites.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

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