At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair lifts, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join a friendly, family-run lift engineering company with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities to travel and learn.
- Why this job: Work with diverse technologies and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Technical skills in lift engineering and effective communication are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Marlin Lift Services Ltd is a family-based lift engineering company providing services across the UK. The team is known for being friendly, honest, and reliable, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and high safety standards. The company offers a full range of lift services, including repairs, new installations, refurbishments, routine maintenance, and statutory LOLER inspections on all lifting equipment. Engineers work with a wide variety of lift manufacturers, including Otis, Thyssen, Schindler, Kone, and others, giving exposure to diverse technologies and systems.
This is a full-time Lift Engineer role based in Kent with working in London, Kent and Essex. Day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on a range of lifts and lifting equipment across various client sites. The role involves performing lift maintenance, emergency call outs and small repairs. Completing statutory LOLER-related checks and ensuring all work complies with relevant health and safety regulations and company standards. The Lift Engineer will be expected to keep accurate service records, prepare clear job reports, and communicate effectively with planners, supervisors, and customers. The position also includes providing professional on-site customer support, identifying improvement opportunities, and occasionally participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota as required.
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills working with lifting equipment, including experience with a variety of lift manufacturers and control systems.
- Proven background in maintenance and repair, including fault diagnosis, routine servicing, and refurbishment of lifts and associated components.
- Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Solid understanding of health and safety practices, including LOLER regulations, safe systems of work, and risk assessment on-site.
- Recognized qualification in lift engineering, electrical, or mechanical engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.
- Ability to work independently in the field, manage time efficiently, and complete accurate service documentation and reports.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the London Area and occasionally further afield as needed.
- Experience in the UK lift industry and familiarity with modern diagnostic tools and service software are beneficial.
Lift Engineer employer: Marlin Lift Services Ltd
Marlin Lift Services Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets tradition. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring our Lift Engineers are equipped with the latest skills in diagnostics and repair. Our collaborative culture promotes safety and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
