United Lifts is Australia's largest independent lift and escalator company and is 100% Australian-owned. We provide safe, reliable and cost-effective lift and escalator solutions to customers across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality and public infrastructure sectors.

With national coverage and a strong local focus, our services include lift and escalator maintenance, new installations and modernisation solutions. We service all major commercial lift and escalator OEM brands and are committed to delivering practical, reliable solutions that extend asset life, improve safety and support our customers nationwide.

Specialised Lift Solutions. United for You.

Why Join United?

At United Lifts, you'll be part of an Australian-owned company with a strong presence across the country and a focus on delivering quality service to our customers.

We value practical expertise, hands-on service and strong relationships, and provide opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals across the lift and escalator industry.

Joining United Lifts means becoming part of a growing national team where your skills and contribution play an important role in delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions for our customers.

About the Role

We are expanding our service operations across the Australian Capital Territory and seeking trade professionals to join our team. We are looking for experienced Lift Technicians or trade-qualified Licensed Electricians ready to transition into the lift and elevator industry.

If you are an electrician looking to upskill, we provide full paid cross-training, structured mentoring, and industry certifications to help you build a specialized, high-demand career as a certified Lift Technician.

About United Lifts





United Lifts is Australia's largest independent lift and escalator company and is 100% Australian-owned. We provide safe, reliable and cost-effective lift and escalator solutions to customers across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality and public infrastructure sectors.

With national coverage and a strong local focus, our services include lift and escalator maintenance, new installations and modernisation solutions. We service all major commercial lift and escalator OEM brands and are committed to delivering practical, reliable solutions that extend asset life, improve safety and support our customers nationwide.

Specialised Lift Solutions. United for You.

Why Join United?

At United Lifts, you'll be part of an Australian-owned company with a strong presence across the country and a focus on delivering quality service to our customers.

We value practical expertise, hands‑on service and strong relationships, and provide opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals across the lift and escalator industry.

Joining United Lifts means becoming part of a growing national team where your skills and contribution play an important role in delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions for our customers.

About the Role

We are expanding our service operations across the Australian Capital Territory and seeking trade professionals to join our team.



We are looking for experienced Lift Technicians or trade-qualified Licensed Electricians ready to transition into the lift and elevator industry.

If you are an electrician looking to upskill, we provide full paid cross-training, structured mentoring, and industry certifications to help you build a specialized, high-demand career as a certified Lift Technician.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform routine scheduled servicing, preventive maintenance, and safety inspections on commercial, residential, and government sites across the ACT.

- Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, complex diagnostics, and repair work.

- Respond to service breakdowns and participate in an equitable on-call roster.

- Assist with equipment modernisations, component retrofits, and annual safety compliance testing.

- Maintain accurate digital service reports and uphold rigorous safety standards.

About You

- Experienced Pathway: Proven experience in elevator/lift servicing, maintenance, or modernisations (electric and hydraulic systems).

- Electrician Pathway: Current Australian Unrestricted Electrical License with a robust electrical diagnostic background and a desire to learn lift engineering.

- Current Australian Driver’s License.

- General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or ability to obtain).

- Strong technical problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to WHS standards.

What We Offer

- Competitive base salary package + superannuation + penalty rates & call-out allowances.

- Company service vehicle (with personal use option), fuel card, tablet, and mobile.

- Dedicated training program covering leading manufacturer equipment and control systems.

- Stable, ongoing local work across the ACT region with clear career advancement pathways.

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