Lead Engineer – Night Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee our night‑shift lift service team in London. You will coordinate a crew of three engineers, manage call‑out activities, and ensure that elevators and escalators are returned to safe operation throughout the night.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the reactive call‑out attendance shift, allocating tasks and ordering replacement parts.
• Perform routine call‑outs, minor repairs and component replacements following company procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify lift breakdowns, verify correct functioning and complete service documentation.
• Conduct lift inspections, adjustments and reinstatements using approved tooling and protective equipment.
• Report nightly activities to supervisors and adhere to occupational health and safety policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in lift servicing, maintenance or repairs with on‑call exposure.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in lift maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and communicate with clients and inspectors.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• Lift maintenance
• Fault diagnosis using technical manuals and test equipment
• Operation of approved lift testing tools and protective equipment

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Career progression towards management
• Company van with fuel card
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a paid volunteering day
• Pension with 6 % employer contribution
• Private medical cover and 24/7 virtual GP access