Lift Engineer (EAST MIDLANDS - Northampton, Coventry, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas )

CV-LibraryNorthampton, ENG, GBpermanentPosted: 17 March 2026
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Job Title: Lift Engineer (2 Positions Available)

Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 per year (negotiable based on experience) - No on-call or weekends

Locations:

Field-based: EAST MIDLANDS ( Northampton, Coventry, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas )

Contract: 40 hours (door-to-door 7:30-16:30), overtime at 1.5x

Monday to Friday (no on-call or weekend working)

Benefits: Company car, pension, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, gym membership, cycle to work, CPD, career progression

This role involves autonomous inspection, servicing, repair, and auditing of lifting equipment across customer sites. Suited to professionals delivering high-quality, compliant engineering services.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct insurance inspections and issue detailed reports.

Perform condition surveys assessing service standards, UK health & safety compliance (LOLER/PUWER), Equality Act accessibility, and equipment lifecycle analysis.

Provide refurbishment/replacement recommendations including modular solutions.

Execute equipment and maintenance audits against quality benchmarks.

Diagnose faults, complete repairs/servicing, and certify tests accurately.

Travel independently to sites and maintain product/standards knowledge.

Deliver professional customer service.

Essential Requirements

NVQ Level 3 Lift Engineering (or equivalent).

3+ years lift inspections, servicing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation (LOLER, PUWER, etc.).

Excellent written/spoken English for documentation and client liaison.

Full UK driving licence.

Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.

Desirable

Technical audits/condition surveys experience.

Technical compliance report preparation.

Additional Notes

Employment subject to right-to-work, references, driving licence, and medical checks. 3 years lift engineering experience preferred. UK work authorisation required

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