Service Engineer – Lift Equipment (South East England)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering company in South East England. The role is field‑based and involves installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing lifting equipment at customer sites, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Install, test, commission and integrate new lifting equipment on site.
• Train customers on safe and effective operation of equipment.
• Provide technical support on‑site and over the phone.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Manage spare‑parts inventory and keep documentation up to date.
• Participate in a mandatory out‑of‑hours call‑out rota.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards.

Required profile

• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds or degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Computer Engineering or related field).
• Minimum of four years’ hands‑on experience in service engineering or maintenance.
• Authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Electrical fault diagnosis.
• Use of diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Installation and commissioning of lifting equipment.
• Preventative maintenance procedures.
• Spare‑parts inventory management.

What we offer

• Salary £35,000‑£45,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Company vehicle.
• Permanent full‑time contract.