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Lift Engineer
Lift Engineer Jobs in Portsmouth at Stannah - Join Our Team!
Company Description
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. Today, Stannah is a global business, with the fifth generation of the family actively involved in its day-to-day management. Most people recognise us for our stairlifts, but our range of products also includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. Additionally, we provide maintenance and repair services.
About the Role
Are you a qualified Lift Engineer looking for a position at a market-leading family-run organisation? Stannah, a global leader in the lift industry, is hiring for the role of Lift Engineer across Portsmouth and surrounding locations.
- Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45
- Friday: 08:00 – 15:45
Why Join Stannah?
- Industry Leadership: Stannah is trusted for innovation, safety, and commitment to quality.
- Competitive Compensation: Including a market-aligned base salary, standby allowance, and call-out payments.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package covers:
- Profit sharing bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Pension with matched contributions or salary sacrifice options
- Discount Rewards Scheme
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan for healthcare expenses
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and professional development
- Autonomy: You'll manage on-site works, build relationships with clients, and represent Stannah as the face of the company.
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Lift Engineer Responsibilities
- Conduct maintenance, repairs, and call-out visits across various lift and stairlift types
- Ensure high service quality and safety standards
- Perform effective risk assessments and maintain site logbooks
- Participate in an on-call rota (additional pay, including standby allowance and call-out payment)
For more details, see the [full job description](Lift Engineer job description).
Qualifications & Requirements
To apply for this role, you’ll need:
- NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering
- Proven Lift Engineer experience
- A valid UK driving licence
Any Lift Engineering background, including formal qualifications like NVQ 3, would be a strong asset.
Benefits Included
- Market-aligned salary, paid monthly
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme (all employees receive quarterly payments based on company profits)
- 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy scheme (enabling extra annual leave)
- Pension Scheme (company match/salary sacrifice option)
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan (claims for dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, etc.)
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service Award Scheme (holiday benefits included)
- Company Discount Rewards Scheme (hotel discounts, retail discounts, days out, and more)
- Employee Assistance Programme (well-being support)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
- Company vehicle
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Diversity & Inclusion
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and are committed to fairness, respect, and providing a valued and inclusive working environment.
Job Details
- Business Division: Lifts Distribution and Service
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Referral Bonus: Available
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Applicants must also meet the UK right-to-work requirements—sponsorship is not available.
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