Lift Engineer

Lift Engineer focuses on conduct detailed assessments of existing lift systems, identifying maintenance requirements, compliance issues, and areas for improvement.

What the role involves

• Conduct detailed assessments of existing lift systems, identifying maintenance requirements, compliance issues, and areas for improvement.
• Provide expert technical recommendations to improve lift performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with contracted lift maintenance providers to ensure they meet service level agreements (SLAs).
• Deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Review and assess current maintenance contracts to ensure best value for money.
• Oversee major lift refurbishments and modernisation projects.

Skills and requirements

• Extensive experience in lift engineering across a range of suppliers, including MacPuarsa, Stannah, Kleemann, and Kollmorgen.
• Repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of lift systems, including diagnostics.
• Deep understanding of UK lift regulations, compliance frameworks, and health & safety legislation.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• Involves assessing our existing lift portfolio—primarily across residential sites—identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing expert technical recommendations.
• Also be responsible for overseeing contractor performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.