Lift Engineer - Improver

Okb Kone Plc; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Parking apps for business use

Paid travel and overtime

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1.

Flexible benefits (dental insurance, +

Job summary

KONE in the East Anglia region (Cambridge area) is seeking a Lift Service Improver to support experienced engineers with maintenance, minor repairs and safety inspections across lift systems. The role is hands-on and development-focused, with on-site work and a clear progression path to qualified engineer.

You’ll shadow service routes, assist fault finding, prepare tools, complete basic service documentation, and benefit from a range of flexible benefits and a competitive salary by experience.

Qualifications

• Some experience within the lift industry or a relevant engineering background.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a hands-on role.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced engineers in delivering planned maintenance, minor repairs, and safety inspections.
• Shadow service routes, assist with fault finding, and gradually take on hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Prepare tools and equipment, complete basic service documentation, and keep systems running safely.

Skills

Lift industry experience

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 Lift Engineering

Job description

At KONE, we shape the future of cities.As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, we provide innovative solutions across lifts, escalators, automatic doors, and maintenance andmodernisation– adding value throughout a building’s entire lifecycle.

We’recurrently looking forLiftEngineerImproverto join our team in East Anglia, covering the Cambridge area.

For this role, you’ll need to be located in or near Cambridge to support the area effectively.

What’san Improver?

Someone with the right attitude, some hands-on or technical foundation, and the drive to learn - but whoisn’tfully qualified.

Think of it as the stage between:Apprentice (learning basics)→Improver (building practical competence)→Qualified Engineer

As a Lift Service Improver,you’llsupport experienced engineers in delivering planned maintenance, minor repairs, and safety inspections across a variety of lift systems. Spending your time out on site,you’llshadow service routes,assistwith fault finding, and gradually take on hands‑on maintenance tasks, learning how to work with different lift types, control systems, and components.You’llhelp prepare tools and equipment, complete basic service documentation, and play a key role in keeping systems running safely and efficiently.

This is a development-focused role whereyou’llbuild strong technical skills, gain a solid understanding of industry safety standards, and work towards your NVQ3 in Lift Engineering, with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified, independent engineer.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• Some experience within the lift industry or a relevant engineering background

• A willingness to learn and develop within a hands-on role

• Full UK drivinglicence

What we offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Company van and fuel card, plus parking apps for business use

• Paid travel and overtime

• 25 daysholiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering day

In addition, you’llhave access to a wide range offlexible benefits, including dental insurance, private medical cover,GymFlexmembership, and exclusive KONE discounts – allowing you to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle.

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