Field Test Engineer

OTIS LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

iPhone

Tools provided

Job summary

Otis is seeking a Lift Test Engineer to support safety and reliability across our elevator and escalator portfolio in the South West of the UK. You will troubleshoot, diagnose complex issues, and act as a subject matter expert, guiding colleagues and stakeholders.

The role includes on-site responsibilities, training, and use of company-provided tools and equipment. You will work both independently and with teams to ensure high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ 4 or equivalent in lift servicing and repairs.
• Driver's license required.
• Strong skills in electricity and electrical engineering.
• Safety-focused professional with priority on passenger safety.
• Comfortable communicating with others.
• Able to work alone or in a team.
• Proficient with electronic and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for lift problems and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other branches to diagnose highly complex issues.
• Provide coaching and development to colleagues on technical issues.

Skills

Communication

Safety focus

Ability to work solo or in a team

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

NVQ 4 or equivalent in lift servicing and repairs

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Lift Test Engineer

Otis is growing and is looking for a Lift Test Engineer for one of our entities located in the South West of the UK.

Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of elevator and escalator units.

Typical day

• Act as a subject matter expert for all things around lift problems and troubleshooting.
• Work with other branches to provide and support with diagnosis of highly complex issues.
• Provide coaching and development to others around technical issues.

We offer you remuneration in accordance with local financial standards / wage agreement

We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and company vehicle.

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program.

Qualifications

• Be qualified to NVQ 4 or equivalent within lift servicing and repairs.
• Hold a drivers license
• You have good skills in electricity and electrical engineering
• You are a committed professional, with safety as your priority
• You are comfortable communicating to others
• You are curious, adaptable, and you know how to work alone or in a team
• You are comfortable using electronic and digital tools.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.