Lift Installation Engineer

OTIS LIMITED; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global elevator company in the UK is seeking an Installation Engineer to ensure the safety of passengers through the effective installation of elevator units. The role requires a qualified mechanic with at least 6 months of experience and strong electrical and mechanical skills. Benefits include a long-term employment contract, intensive training, and modern equipment. Join us and contribute to an innovative and safety-focused industry leader.

Benefits

Long-term employment contract

Intensive training

Modern work clothes

Your own tools

Employee support program

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with knowledge of elevator equipment and installation principles.
• At least 6 months of experience in elevators, preferably in assembly or on-site installation.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Install new elevators with quality and efficiency.
• Work safely in line with Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
• Liaise directly with customers on-site.

Skills

Knowledge of elevator equipment

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plan reading

Calculations

Education

NVQ3 level qualification in elevator installation

Tools

iPhone

Company car

Job description

Otis is growing and is looking for an Installation Engineer to join the team. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely installing a portfolio of elevator units.

Responsibilities

• Install new elevators with quality and efficiency
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with all Environmental Health & Safety guidelines
• Stay overnight as and when required
• Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship
• Conduct inspection before and after installation to ensure high quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with knowledge of elevator equipment and ability to apply elevator engineering principles to installation
• NVQ3 level qualification in elevator installation
• Driver’s licence
• At least 6 months of experience in the field of elevators, ideally in assembly activity or on site installation
• Good electrical and mechanical skills
• Comfortable with plan reading and calculations
• Appetite for technical products and new technologies
• Appreciation for manual trades and satisfaction of seeing finished work

Benefits

You will receive a long‑term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis‑proof industry. We provide:

• Remuneration in accordance with local standards
• Intensive training in technology and processes, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with experienced colleagues
• Modern, high‑quality work clothes
• Your own tools
• An iPhone
• A company car
• Regular training on occupational health and safety
• An employee support program

About Otis

Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest service portfolio. Our products are featured in iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa, and the Petronas Twin Towers. With 72 000 employees across 200+ countries, we are a diverse and innovative global team committed to meeting the needs of passengers and customers worldwide.

We are guided by our Three Absolutes – prioritising Safety, Ethics, and Quality in all that we do. Join us to be part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model and a caring community. Discover more about our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.

Apply today to join us and build what's next! We provide opportunities for leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering, and Major Projects, and our Employee Scholar Programme supports colleagues pursuing additional qualifications. Become part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!