Lift Repairs Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

19 Schooner Park, Crossways Business Park, DA2 6NW,Dartford, Kent

Lift Repair Engineer

Dartford, Kent and the South East

 

Role Overview

Would you like to join a truly international, talent-driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is looking for an experienced Lift Repair Engineer to join our team covering Kent and the surrounding area.

This is a repair-focused position rather than a routine service role. You’ll work across a range of lift equipment, completing planned repairs, replacing and refurbishing components, diagnosing faults and ensuring lifts are returned to safe and reliable operation.

On a typical day you will:

• Carry out planned lift repairs and component replacements across your territory
• Complete mechanical and electrical repairs on a variety of lift equipment
• Diagnose faults and identify the most appropriate repair solution
• Replace and repair components such as controllers, motors, door equipment, ropes, drives and other lift equipment
• Complete refurbishment and upgrade works where required
• Test repaired equipment and ensure lifts are returned to safe operation
• Work closely with Service Engineers, Technical Support and operational teams
• Liaise professionally with customers while working on site
• Complete all work in line with Otis safety and quality standards
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What you will need to be successful

• Previous experience working as a Lift Repair Engineer, Lift Engineer or Technician with strong repair experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent is highly desirable
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience carrying out more substantial lift repairs and component changes
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve on site
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working on a range of manufacturers' equipment would be advantageous.

 

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle
• Tools, workwear and iPhone provided
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Support from experienced engineering and technical teams
• Career development opportunities within Otis
• The opportunity to work for a global leader in the lift and escalator industry
• A strong focus on employee safety and wellbeing
  
  

Ready to build what’s next?

If you're an experienced Lift Engineer who enjoys repairs, fault finding and technical problem-solving and you're looking for your next opportunity in the Kent area, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and build what’s next with Otis.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

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