Lift Service/Call out Engineer

Company – National Manufacturer and Installation Company

Job Title – Lift Service/Call out Engineer

Location – London and the South

Salary - £35,000 - £50,000

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+ etc).

Key Duties

• To rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.


• Checking the lift/escalator function as part of a maintenance regime: checks to include speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supplies using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.


• Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment in accordance with approved procedures.  Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentation.


• Carrying out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.  Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information.


• Employees are required to carry out all works in accordance with the Company’s Quality Corporate policy.


• Employees are required to attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills.


• All employees are required to work in accordance with the Company’s Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements


• Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its safety management system.

Key Requirements

Experience in lift/escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent.


• Basic Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand Equipment.


• Basic problem-solving skills


• Full UK driving License.