Lift Engineer

Lift Engineer



Hydraulic Lifts, Lift Service, Lift Repair



Chelmsford, Essex

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 currently seeking an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join an established independent lift company, covering a compact service route in Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable engineer with strong hydraulic lift experience to join a longstanding business with a loyal team and a reputation for high-quality servicing and repairs. The position offers an attractive basic salary, additional paid travel and overtime, and a manageable 1-in-4 call-out rota.
Locations Considered: Chelmsford, Braintree, Billericay, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, Witham, Harlow, Wickford, Clacton-on-Sea, and surrounding areas.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across a portfolio of passenger and goods lifts.
• Service and maintain hydraulic lift equipment throughout the Essex route.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults accurately.
• Complete minor repairs and adjustments during service visits where possible.
• Attend breakdowns and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 standby rota, with out-of-hours call-outs typically rare.
• Identify worn or defective components and report additional repair requirements.
• Work across lift equipment from a variety of manufacturers.
• Ensure all work complies with current lift regulations, safety standards and company procedures.
• Complete service documentation accurately and provide clear updates to customers and the service team.

• Strong experience servicing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic lifts.
• Previous experience working on passenger and goods lift equipment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, is preferred.
• Strong hydraulic, mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Confident working independently across different lift systems and manufacturers.
• Able to manage a local service route and workload 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.

1. For a confidential conversation, call (phone number removed) (Monday-Friday).
2. Send your CV

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