Service Engineer (Lifts)

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Job information

  • Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £44000 - £50000 per annum + Bonus + Overtime
  • Published: 1 April 2026

Service Engineer (Lifts)

£44,000 – £50,000 + Overtime + Van + Fuel Card + Increasing Holiday + Expensed Training + Progression + Bonus + Standby Payment of £300 / Week

Salisbury

Are you an experienced Lift Service Engineer looking for a stable, local patch with plenty of overtime and a company that genuinely values good engineering and work-life balance?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, independent lift engineering company, where you’ll work across a manageable Dorset and Hampshire patch, supported by realistic workloads, strong back-office support, and long-term career stability.

This company has built a strong reputation across Southern England for reliability, technical expertise, and customer service, delivering maintenance, breakdown, and modernisation solutions across a wide range of lift equipment.

This role would suit a qualified Lift Engineer who enjoys fault-finding, autonomy, and variety, and who wants consistent overtime and long-term security within a well-run business.

The Role:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on passenger and goods lifts
  • Responding to breakdowns as part of a 1-in-4 call-out rota
  • Diagnosing and repairing faults on traction and hydraulic lifts
  • Completing service reports and compliance documentation
  • Liaising directly with customers to provide clear updates and recommendations
  • Supporting repair and modernisation works when required
  • £2,000 bonus payable on successful completion of probation

The Person:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering
  • Experience working across multiple lift manufacturers
  • Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH24663

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit an up-to-date CV.

Keywords: Lift, Service, Engineer, Maintenance, Van, ERO 202N, Local Patch, Dorset, Hampshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position and will be dependent on experience, qualifications and working hours.

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