Lift Repair Engineer

Location Wolverhampton
Discipline: Lift & Escalator
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + OTE £85,000 + per annum
Contact name: Ben Marmon

Contact email: ben@reclifts.co.uk
Job ref: BBBH1141_1751969627
Published: about 8 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

Lift Repair Engineer

Passenger Lifts

Lift Engineer

Lift Engineering Repairs

Location: Wolverhampton - West Midlands
Industry: Lift Engineering - Repair & Call-Out

Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
On-Target Earnings: Up to £85,000+ per year
Standby Allowance: £900 per week



What's in it for you?

  • Unlimited overtime & paid travel time (door-to-door)
  • Company van + fuel card
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • NVQ Level 4 training & clear promotion pathway
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Structured workload within a localised patch

The Opportunity

REClifts is recruiting a skilled Lift Repair Engineer to join a leading independent lift engineering company, operating across Birmingham and the West Midlands. This is a field-based role focusing on lift breakdowns, diagnostics, and minor repairs across a dedicated local route of approx. 50-60 lifts.

This is not a routine service role - we're seeking an experienced lift professional who thrives on solving problems, getting lifts back up and running, and delivering first-time fixes wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to breakdowns and callouts on passenger and goods lifts
  • Diagnose faults quickly and carry out repairs efficiently
  • Order and fit replacement parts where necessary
  • Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota
  • Support and mentor junior engineers when needed
  • Ensure all work is carried out to safety and quality standards

What You'll Need:

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in lift repairs or modernisation
  • NVQ Level 3 or higher in Lift Engineering
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Reside within a commutable distance of: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Stafford, Leicester, Hinckley, Telford, Kidderminster, or Worcester
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills in a variety of lift types

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