Escalator Engineer

KONE; Gateshead; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Company van + home charging

Travel allowances

Training & career progression

Holiday + volunteering day

Bonus opportunity

Résumé du poste

KONE is seeking an Escalator Engineer to join our Escalator Installation and Modernisation team. You will deliver installation and modernisation of escalators across project sites, ensuring safety, quality and performance.

Based primarily in Keighley, our projects span the UK, from London to Scotland. You will work with a specialist team, supported by training and clear career progression into senior or leadership roles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Escalator Engineering or equivalent.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsabilités

• Deliver installation and modernisation of escalators across project sites.
• Ensure safety, quality and performance of every unit.
• Work with a specialist team on nationwide projects from Keighley hub.

Connaissances

UK driving license

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Escalator Engineering or equivalent

Description du poste

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

We’re currently growing our Escalator Installation and Modernisation team and are looking for talented Escalator Engineers to join us.

As an Escalator Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering the installation and modernisation of escalators across a range of project sites. You’ll ensure every unit is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Working alongside a specialist team, you’ll play a key role in bringing new equipment into service and upgrading existing infrastructure across high-profile environments.

While our escalator team is primarily based in Keighley, our projects span nationwide; from London to Scotland. As we continue to grow, we’re building regional capability to support this expansion.

What you can expect:

• A varied role where no two days are the same
• Exposure to some of the UK’s busiest and most interesting sites
• A supportive team culture backed by expertise from our Keighley hub
• A career with a company that prioritises safety, quality, and innovation

Why join KONE:

• Be part of a global leader in escalators and people flow solutions
• Work on critical infrastructure where safety and reliability are essential
• Join a service-driven organisation with long-term contracts and stability
• Benefit from structured training and continuous technical development
• Access opportunities to progress into senior, specialist, or leadership roles

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Electric company van plus free home charging installation
• Paid travel, overtime and working away allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day
• Performance related bonus

In addition to the above we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs, including Dental Insurance, Private medical, GymFlexi Membership & Kone discounts.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Escalator Engineering or equivalent
• UK driving licence (a KONE van will be provided)

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 the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html