Field-Based Lift Engineer

Job Role: Field-Based Lift Engineer

Salary: £30,000-£33,000 base salary (Realistic earnings of £50,000-£65,000 pa)

Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-16.00 + Door to Door / Overtime @ 1.5/2x

Location: Bedfordshire & Surrounding Counties + Nationwide/International travel

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Interaction have partnered with a global leading direct manufacturer of industrial scale vertical access equipment in search of an array of field based electrical, mechanical, lift & traction engineers to join their growing team. Being established for over 70 years, employing over 3,000 individuals across the globe and a multimillion-pound turnover this company not only offers full industry related training but excellent earning potential and internal progression.

The Package:

· 33 days holiday (Including Bank Holiday) after 1 years service.

· Overtime breakdown - Any hours worked over 8.5 on weekdays = 1.5X, Saturdays all hours worked=1.5X, Sundays all hours worked=2X

· UK Nights away paid @ £25 per stay, Overseas + Rig work Nights away paid up to £65-£70 per night

· Company vehicle, Fuel Card, Door to Door Payments

· Full internal training & development alongside comprehensive direct manufacturer training courses

· International work is entirely optional, there is an opportunity to work in Africa, Europe, North/South America, Asia, Australasia, Middle East & Offshore Rigs!

· For every night you are overseas, you get a 0.5 days holiday back in leu

The role:

· Maintain, service, fault find and repair on array of vertical access equipment (hoists, lifts, rack & pinion).

· To inspect & commission on site machinery and systems in line with electrical & mechanical fault finding/reparations

· Represent the organisation in a professional and well-presented manner inclusive of keeping the vehicle tidy and driving behaviour.

· Follow client processes and procedures alongside identify routes of continuous improvement.

· To keep line management up to date with workload and progress.

What we need from you:

· Electrically and mechanically competency with a good working knowledge of electrical systems (motors, converters, sensors, control panels)

· Qualifications relative to electrical/mechanical engineer I.E NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or HND in electrical, mechanical bases or traction, hydraulic & lifts.

· Full UK Drivers License & Valid Passport

· Previous experience working as a Lift Engineer, Traction Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Offshore Engineer or a Qualified Electrician

Commutable from:

Northampton, Kettering, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Oxford, Corby, Rugby, Coventry, Peterborough, Bedford, Birmingham

Similar Roles May Include:

Traction Engineer, Oil & Gas Engineer, Lift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Lift Installation Engineer, Rack & Pinion, Offshore Engineer, RIG Engineer

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael , or email

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.