Overview
Hanover Lifts is looking for a practical, friendly and motivated individual to train as a Stairlift and Platform Lift Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transferable mechanical, electrical or practical skills who is looking to retrain and build a long-term engineering career. Previous lift experience is not essential, as full training and a structured NVQ pathway will be provided.
You will begin by learning to service, repair and install stairlifts, progressing to through-floor and platform lifts as your knowledge and confidence develop. Our directors have hands-on engineering backgrounds, so you will be supported by people who understand the role and the challenges involved.
What we are looking for
- Is practical, hands-on and able to use common sense to solve problems
- Has transferable mechanical, electrical, engineering or maintenance skills
- Is keen to learn and committed to completing relevant NVQ qualifications
- Is friendly, patient and professional, as you will regularly work in the homes of elderly and vulnerable customers
- Can communicate clearly and provide reassurance when explaining work
- Is reliable, organised and able to work independently
- Takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work
- Is willing to travel across the Southwest of England
- Can participate in an on-call rota, including some evenings and weekends, for which enhanced payments will be made
An NVQ Level 2 or relevant experience would be an advantage, but we will consider applicants from other practical or technical backgrounds who demonstrate the right attitude and willingness to learn.
The role
- Install, service and repair stairlifts across the Southwest
- Learn to work on through-floor and platform lifts
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
- Carry out routine inspections and safety checks
- Potentially undertake site surveys and assessments as your experience develops
- Deliver a friendly, professional service in customers’ homes and businesses
- Keep accurate records of work completed
Normal working hours are 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday. You will also join an on-call rota covering some evenings and weekends, with enhanced pay, alongside additional overtime opportunities.
What we offer
- Starting salary from £27,000, negotiable depending on experience
- Overtime and enhanced on-call earnings
- £500 joining bonus
- Company van and fuel card
- Mobile phone and full PPE
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Full training and NVQ development pathway from Level 2 through to Level 4
- The opportunity to develop a broad skill set and establish a long-term engineering career with a well-established company
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Work Location: On the road
