Lift Repair Engineer
Pickerings Lifts is a nationally recognised, privately owned, and independent lift specialist with over 170 years of experience. As a leading name in the sector, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, innovation, and expertise to our clients across the UK. Our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
We are looking for a Lift Repair Engineer to join our team at the London North office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established company that values expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
The purpose of this role is to carry out the repair of lift equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring high levels of reliability and customer satisfaction. The role supports operational performance by delivering technical expertise, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and contributing to service excellence.
Main Duties:
- Repair & Callout Response: Undertake repair duties and attend callouts as required, ensuring timely fault resolution and minimal disruption to customer operations.
- Minor to Major Repairs & Upgrades: Carry out a range of works from minor component repairs to full lift upgrades, including controllers/rewires, door operators, valve blocks, and complete hydraulic tank replacements.
- Maintenance & Servicing: Perform maintenance and repair activities across all types of goods, passenger, and service lifts, ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably.
- Defect Reporting & Improvement: Identify and report service or repair requirements and equipment defects, supporting continuous improvement in lift performance and safety standards.
- Supplementary Testing Support: Work collaboratively with Field Engineers to complete supplementary testing and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Conform to and promote best practice in Health and Safety at all times, following safe systems of work.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside Engineers and Trainee Engineers as directed, offering support and sharing technical knowledge where appropriate.
- Customer Liaison: Liaise professionally with customers on site, providing updates and ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
Person specification:
- Technical Qualification: Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent) in a lift engineering discipline, demonstrating recognised technical competency.
- Customer Focus: Committed to delivering high levels of customer service, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness on site.
- Systems Proficiency: Competent in using company handheld devices and service management systems to record works accurately and in real time.
- Organisation & Workload Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively.
- Commitment to Training: Willingness to attend and complete company training to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and compliance standards.
- Driving Licence & Mobility: Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be willing to travel as required to fulfil regional responsibilities.
What we offer
- High Earnings Potential: Competitive pay structure, including bonuses, overtime opportunities, and a standby allowance, offering strong earning potential.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future with our contributory pension plan.
- Company Sick Pay: Benefit from company-paid sick leave, providing support when you need it most.
- Training and Development: Invest in your career with access to comprehensive training and development programs.
- Additional Perks: Enjoy benefits such as an employee retail discount scheme and an annual flu vaccination, enhancing your overall well-being.
