Lift Engineering Apprentice, Service - Belfast

Otis Elevator Co.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking aspiring engineers for an exciting apprenticeship in lift engineering. This role offers a comprehensive training program that includes both on-the-job and classroom learning, leading to an NVQ3 qualification. As a Service Lift Engineer, you will engage in routine service visits and repairs, diagnosing issues while keeping customers informed. Join a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, where your contributions will be valued and your career progression supported. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your engineering career in a resilient and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Candidates should have a proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work within a supportive team to gain NVQ3 qualification.
• Perform routine service visits and diagnose electrical and mechanical problems.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactive Mindset

Education

5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade C/Grade 4 and above

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-02-25

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Otis Belfast, Uni 1a/b, Westbank Drive, Belfast, BT3 9LA

Lift Engineering Apprentice, Service - Belfast

No one moves people like we do! We move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2.2 million customer units worldwide. We can be found in many of the world’s most recognizable buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa, and many others.

This is your opportunity to join an industry that has stayed stable even during economic challenges and learn through the best.

Ready to get started?

What can I expect?

At OTIS we have one of the most comprehensive Apprenticeship schemes within the lift industry.

As an engineer apprentice, you will work within a supportive team undertaking a range of on-the-job and classroom-based learning to obtain an NVQ3 qualification, essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer.

Your training will be supported throughout your programme by OTIS and our training partner who will be the apprenticeship provider.

Once qualified as a Service Lift Engineer you will have a regular route performing routine Service visits and carrying out repairs. You will be diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems and keeping our customers informed of the status of their equipment.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, exceptional teamwork, and a proactive mindset who can demonstrate:

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade C/Grade 4 and above, including Maths, English and a STEM subject.
• A willingness to attend and complete the required training throughout the Apprenticeship.

Salary

• Year 1: £15,709
• Year 2: £20,948
• Year 3: £28,800

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We are a company with a big commitment to the continuing development of everyone who works for us, strongly supporting career progression and facilitating a culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciate that our talent is the key to our success.

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 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide.

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.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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