Lift Engineer - Improver

KONE; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Paid travel and overtime

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering day

Dental insurance

Private medical cover

GymFlex membership

Exclusive KONE discounts

Job summary

KONE is seeking a motivated Lift Engineer Improver in Peterborough, East Anglia. This developmental role involves supporting engineers with maintenance and repairs across lift systems, allowing you to gain practical skills and work towards NVQ3 qualifications.

The ideal candidate should have a basic engineering background and a full UK driving licence. KONE offers competitive salary, company van, flexible benefits, and a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified engineer.

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.
• Assist with fault finding and hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Prepare tools and equipment, and complete basic service documentation.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Hands-on experience

Basic engineering knowledge

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 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.

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.

Responsibilities

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 day

In 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.