At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain stairlifts, ensuring safety and reliability for customers.
- Company: Join a leading company in the mobility and assisted living sector.
- Benefits: Earn £28,000 plus overtime, with a company van and full training provided.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Hands-on ability and a willingness to learn; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 37500 £ per year.
This is an entry-level field engineering role within the mobility and assisted living sector. You will support the installation, servicing, and maintenance of stairlifts in domestic environments. No previous experience with stairlifts is required, as full manufacturer and in-house training will be provided. The role is ideal for someone with a practical, hands-on background who is looking to develop a long-term career in electromechanical field service engineering.
You will work in customers' homes, helping to ensure mobility equipment is installed safely, operates reliably, and meets required safety standards, directly improving independence and quality of life for end users.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with installation and commissioning of stairlifts and hoist systems under guidance
- Carry out servicing and basic maintenance of mobility equipment
- Support diagnosis of electrical and mechanical faults (training provided)
- Respond to service calls and breakdowns alongside experienced engineers
- Maintain accurate service records and job documentation
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures
- Deliver professional and respectful customer service in private homes
- Participate in a structured 1-in-4 on-call rota (once trained)
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Strong practical or hands-on ability (engineering, mechanical, electrical, or similar background preferred)
- Interest in learning electrical and mechanical systems
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently once trained
- Confident and professional communication skills
- Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one)
- Willingness to work in customer-facing environments
- DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
Desirable (not essential)
- Basic understanding of electrical or mechanical principles
- Previous experience in engineering, construction, maintenance, or installation roles
- Any technical qualifications (college, apprenticeships, NVQ, etc.)
- Manual handling awareness or training
- Experience working in customer-facing roles
Training & Development
- Full manufacturer training on stairlift and hoist systems
- Structured onboarding with experienced field engineers
- Ongoing technical development and progression opportunities
- Progression pathway into fully qualified Field Service Engineer role
Benefits
- Stable entry into a specialist engineering sector
- Full training provided from day one
- Company van, tools, and equipment supplied
- Overtime and call-out earnings available after training period
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Varied, hands-on work across domestic environments
- Work that has a direct positive impact on customers' independence
Ready to begin your career as a Stairlift Installation Engineer? Click "Apply" now and join a team that makes a real difference to people's everyday lives.
Stairlift Installation Engineer in Brighton employer: Talent Finder
Join a supportive and dynamic team as a Stairlift Installation Engineer, where you will receive comprehensive training and development opportunities in the rewarding mobility and assisted living sector. With a focus on employee growth, a structured onboarding process, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on customers' lives, this role offers a stable entry into a fulfilling career path. Enjoy the benefits of a company van, tools provided, and the potential for overtime earnings, all while working in a friendly and professional environment in the South East & West Sussex area.
