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Posted 01 August, 2026

Lift Service Engineer

Highgrove Recruitment Group Limited
Bath, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lift Service Engineer\n

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Package\n
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  • Company van
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  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
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  • Company pension scheme
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  • Overtime available, including stand-by and night call rota
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  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
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The Role\n

An opportunity for an experienced Lift Service Engineer to join a growing service team, responsible for the maintenance, repair and breakdown response of lifts, escalators and moving walkways within a designated area. The role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, emergency callouts and ensuring all equipment remains safe, compliant and operational while delivering a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
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  • Attend breakdowns, emergency callouts and passenger entrapments, restoring equipment to service safely.
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  • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and control system faults.
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  • Complete repairs, component replacements and minor modernisation works.
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  • Carry out safety inspections and functional testing in line with EN 81-20/50 and relevant legislation.
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  • Complete digital service reports and maintenance records.
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  • Build strong relationships with customers and provide technical advice where required.
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  • Participate in the stand-by and night call rota.
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  • Maintain company vehicle, tools and spare parts stock.
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  • Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety procedures.
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Requirements\n
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  • NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Lift Engineering.
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  • Minimum of 5 years' experience servicing and repairing lifts.
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  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
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  • Experience working with PLC and microprocessor-controlled lift systems.
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  • Good IT skills, including use of mobile service applications and Microsoft Office.
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  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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  • Full UK driving licence preferred.
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