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Hoist & Stairlift Installation Engineer
Hoist & Stairlift Installation Engineer (Field-Based)
South East & West Sussex (commutable to Eastbourne area)
Package
- £30,000 - £34,000 basic salary D.O.E.
- Overtime available
- 1-in-4 on-call rota with additional earnings
- Company van, tools, and mobile phone provided
Role Overview
Field-based mobility equipment engineer responsible for the installation, servicing, and repair of stairlifts and ceiling track hoist systems within domestic environments. The role combines electrical and mechanical fault-finding with customer-facing service delivery, ensuring equipment is installed and maintained safely, reliably, and in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission stairlifts and overhead hoist systems in customers' homes
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently and safely
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work
- Manage your own field-based workload and daily schedule
- Maintain accurate service records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Ensure all work meets relevant health and safety and manufacturer standards
- Provide professional, respectful customer service in private residences
- Participate in a 1-in-4 emergency call-out rota
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Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience with stairlift installation and servicing
- Experience with ceiling track hoists or mobility equipment
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to participate in the call-out rota
- DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable
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- Experience with ceiling track hoists or mobility equipment
- Knowledge of LOLER / lifting equipment regulations
- Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
- Background in healthcare, assisted living, or field service engineering
- Manual handling training
Benefits
- Stable, long-term role within a growing specialist sector
- Manufacturer and in-house training provided
- Overtime and call-out earnings enhance the overall package
- Fully equipped company vehicle and tools
- Varied, hands-on technical work
- Autonomy to manage your own daily schedule
- Meaningful work improving mobility and independence for end users
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