Careers at Durant Lifts

Good people.
Great engineering.

Build a career with an independent, family-run lift company. Proper support, varied work and a team that takes pride in doing things well.

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Now hiring: Lift Repairs Engineer, London & Kent, full timeView role

Two engineers discussing a lift controller, wearing Durant Lifts workwear

Independent & family run
London, Kent & the South East
SafeContractor & CHAS Elite accredited

Current openings

One open role.
Could it be yours?

Lift Repairs Engineer

London & Kent
Full time, permanent
Competitive, depending on experience
Posted 18 October 2026

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Fault-finding and repairs across a varied portfolio of passenger and goods lifts, plus small works, upgrades and call-outs, with the support of a close-knit team behind you.

The work includes installing autodiallers, safety edges and shaft lighting, fitting handrails and similar improvements, and assisting with call-outs. You will represent Durant Lifts directly on site, working with our office and senior engineers. Job sheets and reporting run through Durant OS, so more of your day goes on the lift and less on paperwork.

What we are looking for

Fully qualified NVQ Level 3 lift engineer with at least five years working in the role
Confident fault-finding on traction and hydraulic lifts and a range of controllers
Comfortable with small installation works such as autodiallers, safety edges, shaft lighting and handrails
Full UK driving licence
Reliable, safety-minded and proud of a job done properly
Based in, or happy to travel across, London, Kent and the South East

What you get

Company van, tools and workwear
Competitive salary, depending on experience
Varied work for an independent, engineer-led company
Training and progression as we grow

Not quite the right fit? Register your interest anyway

Life at Durant

A small team.
A proper way of working.

Honest work, fair treatment and the time to do the job right.

We maintain, repair and modernise lifts across London, Kent and the South East. Behind every visit is a close-knit team that takes pride in a job well done.

Independent, family run, not faceless

A small, independent team where decisions are quick and you are never just a number on a rota.

Real work, real variety

Service, repair, breakdowns and modernisation across every major make and controller, old and new.

No subcontracting

Our engineers represent Durant Lifts directly. The work is ours, and so is the credit for doing it well.

Tools that respect your time

Durant OS handles job sheets and reporting, so more of your day goes on the lift and less on paperwork.

Room to grow

Training and progression for experienced engineers and for people building their career in the trade.

Done properly

Safety first and SafeContractor approved. We are accountable on every visit, and we expect to be.

Future opportunities

Find your place.

On site or behind the scenes, good people make the difference. These are the areas we usually recruit for.

On the tools

For people who enjoy practical work, solving problems and keeping lifts moving.

Service and maintenance engineers
Repair and breakdown engineers
Installers, mates and improvers
Apprentices and trainees

Behind the scenes

For organised, helpful people who keep our engineers and customers connected.

Service coordination and scheduling
Customer and client support
Office and administrative support

Getting in touch

A conversation, not a complicated process.

There does not need to be an open role to introduce yourself. Here is what happens when you do.

Introduce yourself
Send a few details or email your CV. Tell us what you do and what you are looking for.
We read every message
A real person in our team reads your message and considers where your experience could fit.
Stay in touch
We keep your details on file and get in touch if a suitable opportunity comes up.

Apply or register your interest

Let’s talk about your next step.

Applying for the engineer role? Use this form and tell us about your experience. Not applying for that role? Share a little about yourself and we will be in touch if a suitable opportunity comes up.

Experienced in lifts or just starting out, we would like to hear what you could bring to the team.

Prefer to send your CV?

careers@durantlifts.co.uk

Or call 020 3488 4226

Common questions

Your questions,
answered.

A few things you might like to know before you get in touch.

Are you hiring at the moment?

Yes. We are currently recruiting a Lift Repairs Engineer for London and Kent. The full role is on this page under Current openings. If that is not quite you, we are still glad to hear from good people, so register your interest or send your CV and we will keep your details on file.

Do you take on apprentices or people new to the trade?

We are always interested in people who want to build a career in lifts, from experienced engineers to those just starting out. Tell us where you are and what you are looking for.

Do you work with recruitment agencies?

We prefer to hear from people directly. Our engineers are employed by us and represent Durant Lifts on site, so we like to get to know applicants ourselves.

Which areas do you cover?

We work across London, Kent and the South East. Let us know where you are based and how far you are happy to travel.

What experience do I need?

It depends on the work. We value attitude, reliability and a willingness to do the job properly as much as time served. Tell us what you have done and we will be honest about the fit.

How do I send my CV?

Email it to careers@durantlifts.co.uk, or fill in the form on this page and we will follow up. There is no rush and no obligation.