Installation Engineer

Stiltz Homelifts; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced cash health scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Stiltz Homelifts is looking for a Trainee Installation Engineer in Carlisle to join a two-person field team. You will assist in installing homelifts in customers' homes across the North of England and Scotland, learning on the job with strong team support.

You’ll receive full training and ongoing development, with a clear career path in a growing global company that values practical engineering and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Willingness to undergo full training and development.
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing Stiltz Homelifts in customer homes.
• Support service, maintenance and repair of homelifts.
• Manage van stock, tools and equipment.
• Deliver a great customer experience daily.

Skills

Driving license

Good communication skills

Hands-on / practical

Job description

Installation Engineer

Location: Carlisle

Salary range £26,732 - £29,416 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Call Out Allowance + Company Bonus Scheme + Company Vehicle

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Launch your engineering career with Stiltz as a Installation homelift Engineer.

Stiltz is a growing global company investing in the next generation of field service engineers.As a trainee homelift Engineer, you’ll bring electro‑mechanical skills or a similar hands‑on technical background, along with the drive to develop your capabilities in a field‑based engineering role. If you enjoy problem‑solving, practical work, and learning new technologies, this trainee opportunity offers full training, strong support, and a clear path to grow your engineering career.

No two days are the same ...

In this field-based engineering role, you’ll be working as part of a 2-person team, assisting a qualified homelift Engineer.One day you could be installing a new Stiltz homelift, and the next helping a customer get back up and running.

As a Trainee homelift Engineer, you’ll work closely with an experienced homelift Engineer travelling across the North of England and Scotland, while being fully supported by a collaborative engineering team that’s committed to your development and success.

What we can offer:

• Salary range £26,732 - £29,416 per annum (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to earn overtime + call out allowance + bonus scheme + company vehicle
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays + 1 extra day off for your birthday!
• Life assurance + critical illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced cash health scheme + wellbeing support
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully supported induction and ongoing training.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.

What Stiltz do:

Stiltz design and install homelifts that improve people’s independence and quality of life. As demand continues to grow across the UK and internationally, we are investing in the next generation of engineers.

What you will do:

• Assist with the install our award winning Stiltz Homelifts in customer homes
• Support service, maintenance and repair of homelifts
• Manage your van stock, tools and equipment
• Deliver a great customer experience every day

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for people who are reliable, motivated, and eager to learn. A strong work ethic and a practical, hands‑on approach are important, along with a willingness to develop your skills through full training and support.

You might already have experience in:

• Automotive or mechanics
• Telecoms or communications
• Manufacturing
• Rail or transport
• Electrical or mechanical engineering
• Field service engineering

Or perhaps you have no industry experience at all — are you a hands‑on, motivated individual with an engineering mindset and a willingness to learn? If so, keep reading.

You’ll also need:

• Full UK driving license - essential, as company vehicle provided
• Good communication skills
• Confidence working independently
• Flexibility to travel across the region (with occasional overnight stays)

A technical qualification is beneficial but not essential. If you have relevant hands‑on experience or transferable technical skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, but most importantly you will have a willingness to learn.

Build your future with us

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you can develop practical engineering skills, gain valuable industry experience, and build a long‑term career. You’ll receive ongoing training and support from day one to help you succeed and progress.