Elevator Mechanic

Hartlepool, Yorkshire
Stannah

Are you a qualified Lift Engineer looking to join a market-leading family-run business?

We are looking for an experienced Lift Engineer qualified to NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent to cover a route across the North East. This role would be ideal for candidates located in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough , Cumbria or surrounding areas.

Stannah is a proud leader of the global lift market, we are focused on the future; keeping our products at the cutting edge of safety and innovation and evolving to meet the ever-changing demands the world presents.

We’re a big business but we never forget that vital to our success are the amazing people who work for us. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package and the opportunity to develop their career.

Joining our Gateshead Branch as a Lift Engineer, you will be responsible for managing your own service routine: servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs of all types of Industrial Lifts.

We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a busy and customer-driven environment. You will have a comprehensive engineering background, including an NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent, with the ability to carry out minor repairs on passenger and goods lifts from various manufacturers.

You will be required to participate in our on-call rota and in return you will receive a competitive standby allowance and call out payment on top of a competitive base salary.

It is essential that all our engineers project the friendly, professional image by which we are known, therefore excellent communication skills and a smart appearance are as vital as technical competence.

A valid driving licence is also essential to the role as the successful candidate will be provided with a vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Attend maintenance, repair, and call-out visits on a variety of lifts/elevators
• Ensure a high standard of quality and delivery of service
• Conduct effective risk assessments
• Completion of site log cards

Requirements

• NVQ level 3 within Lift Engineering or equivalent is essential
• Proven experience in the maintenance and minor repair on a range of electrical, mechanical or electronic equipment, in the customer’s environment

Company Information:

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. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

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. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect.

Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Free parking
• Company Vehicle with the option to pay for private us

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.