JOB DETAILS

Lift Engineer

CompanyStannah
LocationEdinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 15, 2026
About The Company
A fifth‑generation British family business, Stannah has been moving people and goods since 1867. For over 150 years, we’ve helped people move more freely, confidently, and safely. From Joseph Stannah’s early cranes and hoists on London’s docks, we’ve grown into a global family company recognised for trusted lift solutions that enhance everyday life. Today, we are world leaders in stairlifts and homelifts, and a major UK provider of passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods and service lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. Our teams design, install, maintain, modernise, and care for lift products across homes, workplaces, public buildings, and transport hubs—keeping people and goods moving, wherever they need to be. What sets Stannah apart is our commitment to quality engineering, genuine customer care, and the family values that have guided every generation. As an independent British business, we invest for the long term—innovating, adapting, and partnering with customers in more than 50 markets worldwide. Our purpose is simple: to make life easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. With millions of products installed globally and a reputation built on trust, we proudly stand by our promise: always true to our word.
About the Role

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. 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.

Job Description

Lift Engineer Jobs in Edinburgh at Stannah - Join Our Team!

Are you a qualified Lift Engineer looking for a Lift Engineer job at a market-leading family-run business? Stannah, a global leader in the lift industry, is looking to recruit qualified Lift Engineers.

This job is to cover a route across East Scotland: Edinburgh, Lothian., Scottish Borders and Fife.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 16:45 and Friday 8am - 15:45

Why Join Stannah:

  • Stannah is a renowned name in the lift market, recognised for innovation, safety, and a commitment to quality.
  • You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary.
  • Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays plus the option to purchase additional
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • You'll have the autonomy to manage your service route, covering servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs on a wide range of industrial lifts

Lift Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Conduct maintenance, repair, and call-out visits on various types of lifts.
  • Ensure high-quality service and safety standards.
  • Perform effective risk assessments and maintain site log cards.
  • Participate in our on-call rota , receiving additional standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a competitive base salary.

Please see the full job description here:Lift Engineer job description

Qualifications

Lift Engineer Requirements:

  • An NVQ level 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as a Lift Engineer.
  • A valid UK driving licence.

Additional Information

If you have a comprehensive Lift engineering background, including an NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent – we want to hear from you!

If have previous experience working as a lift engineer or lift service engineer and are looking for a lift engineer job Edinburgh or lift engineer job Scotland please click the "apply now" button or contact us for further information

Benefits Include:

  • Market Aligned 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 Vehicle with the option to pay for private us

#MandRGlasgow

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! 

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

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

  • Business Division: Lifts Distribution and Service - Maintenance and Repairs
  • Employment Type : Permanent
  • Referral Bonus: Yes
    • Key Skills
    Lift EngineeringMaintenanceRepairRisk AssessmentCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingSafety StandardsTechnical Skills
    Categories
    EngineeringTradesManufacturingConstruction
    Benefits
    Profit Share Bonus SchemeLife AssurancePension SchemeSimplyHealth Cash PlanHoliday SchemeLong Service Award SchemeCompany Benefits Discount Rewards SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany Vehicle
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Lift Engineer will conduct maintenance, repair, and call-out visits on various types of lifts while ensuring high-quality service and safety standards. They will also participate in an on-call rota and perform effective risk assessments.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    1158
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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