Lift Service Engineer
Pickerings Lifts is a nationally recognized, privately owned, and independent lift specialist with an impressive 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 Service Engineer to join our East Coast Regional team covering Hull, Scunthorpe, Lincoln and Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established company that values expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of lift types and controller manufacturers, demonstrating strong fault-finding ability while having a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs.
Main duties:
- Routine Servicing and Minor Repairs: Perform routine servicing, respond to call-outs, and carry out minor repairs on all types of electrical and hydraulic goods, passenger, and service lifts within your designated service route area.
- Efficient Maintenance Scheduling: Complete maintenance schedules efficiently and in alignment with agreed Service Contracts, ensuring all tasks are performed to a high standard.
- Accurate Documentation: Use company and customer systems to complete worksheets accurately, maintaining clear and organized records of all work undertaken.
- Participation in On-Call Rota: Be an active participant in the out-of-hours on-call rota, providing vital support and ensuring customer needs are met promptly.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to best practices in Health and Safety at all times, ensuring both personal and workplace safety while meeting regulatory standards.
Person specification
- Relevant Qualifications: Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in lift maintenance, showcasing your technical expertise and professional competency.
- Self-Motivation and Customer Service: Be self-motivated with excellent customer service skills, demonstrating a high standard of workmanship and professionalism while working independently.
- Valid Driving Licence: Possess a valid driving licence, enabling travel across customer sites and route areas as required.
- DBS Checks: Willing to undergo DBS checks due to the sensitive nature of some customer sites.
- Technical Proficiency: Confidently use handheld devices and interact with customer portals for real-time reporting, ensuring accurate and efficient communication.
- Teamwork and Flexibility: Display a strong willingness to work as part of a team, including participating in the call-out rota to provide comprehensive coverage.
- Strong Communication Skills: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and customers.
