Engineer surveyor, Escalators

KONE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading escalator solutions provider is seeking an Engineer Surveyor (Escalators) in the UK. The role involves conducting surveys for escalator modernization, replacements, and repairs nationwide. Candidates should have escalator service experience and strong customer skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, 25 days of holiday, pension scheme, and various health plans. This position offers a path to career progression and emphasizes teamwork and sustainability.

Benefits

Excellent salary depending on experience

Annual bonus up to 13%

25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Prolonged disability insurance

KONE healthcare plan

Gym membership

KONE discounts and cashback platform

Qualifications

• Previous escalator experience in service repairs or installation.
• Curious attitude towards equipment and environment.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and survey escalators in accordance with KONE standards.
• Complete documentation and take necessary site pictures.
• Upload data from site surveys into CRM.

Skills

Escalator experience in service repairs or installation

Strong customer skills

Technical knowledge on various types/manufacturers of escalators

Education

NVQ3 in escalators (desirable but not mandatory)

Job description

At KONE we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry KONE provides lifts, escalators and automatic doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

We are currently looking for an Engineer Surveyor (Escalators) to join our Sales team on a full‑time basis. This is a nationwide role with focus on conducting equipment surveys for escalator modernisation, full replacement and repair projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for site visits and surveying the equipment in accordance to KONE standards respecting safety rules
• Takes measurements and completes the necessary documentation and pictures requested
• Uploads data from site surveys into CRM
• Updates global database by request and provides reports
• Takes part in client and internal meetings/work groups related to quality and technical issues, provides technical recommendations and maintains excellent relationships with customers

Professional Requirements

• Previous escalator experience in service repairs or installation
• NVQ3 in escalators is desirable but not mandatory
• Technical knowledge on various types/manufacturers of escalators
• Curious attitude towards equipment and environment
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance actions (e.g., how to access the inner workings of the escalator)
• Strong customer skills

We are interested to speak to escalators engineers who would like to step into the surveying field work closely with clients and contribute to customer escalator modernisation/replacement/major repair solutions.

Benefits

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus up to 13%
• 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, 1 volunteering day
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)
• KONE healthcare plan which includes unlimited GP video consultations, diagnosis, physiotherapy
• KONE dental plan
• Life assurance
• Gym membership
• KONE discounts and cashback platform
• Service awards for every 10 years of seniority
• Give As You Earn (tax‑efficient charity donations)
• Cycle to work scheme

In addition we offer strong and clear progression programmes so that you can reach your full potential. To support your learning you will have access to our learning tool that allows you to apply for various courses that can increase your knowledge and progression potential.

Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and seek to develop a culture of working together where co‑workers trust and respect each other and good performance makes us proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1