Lift Engineer - Improver

KONE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1’

Job summary

KONE is looking for a Lift Engineer Improver to support the Cambridge area with on-site maintenance, fault finding, and safety inspections. This role is designed as a development path toward becoming a fully qualified engineer, with hands-on experience and shadowing of senior technicians.

You'll work under experienced engineers, learn different lift types and control systems, and progress toward NVQ3 in Lift Engineering while building practical competence.

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 across a variety of lift systems.
• Shadow service routes, assist with fault finding, and gradually take on hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Prepare tools and equipment, complete basic service documentation, and help keep systems running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Experience in lift industry

Engineering background

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 in Lift Engineering

Job description

## Lift Engineer - ImproverSolliciteren: Peterborough: Full time: Vandaag geplaatst: R0664532At 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 and modernisation – adding value throughout a building’s entire lifecycle.We’re currently looking for **Lift Engineer Improver** to 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’s an Improver?**Someone with the right attitude, some hands-on or technical foundation, and the drive to learn - but who isn’t fully qualified *yet*.Think of it as the stage between: **Apprentice (learning basics)** → **Improver (building practical competence)** → **Qualified Engineer**As a Lift Service Improver, you’ll support experienced engineers in delivering planned maintenance, minor repairs, and safety inspections across a variety of lift systems. Spending your time out on site, you’ll shadow service routes, assist with fault finding, and gradually take on hands-on maintenance tasks, learning how to work with different lift types, control systems, and components. You’ll help 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 where you’ll build 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.**What we’re looking 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 driving licence**What we offer:*** Competitive salary depending on experience* Company van and fuel card, plus parking apps for business use* Paid travel and overtime* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering dayIn addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of **flexible benefits**, including dental insurance, private medical cover, GymFlex membership, and exclusive KONE discounts – allowing you to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle.**Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.**