Lift Installation Engineer

Otis College of Art and Design; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Lift Installation Engineer to ensure safe installations of elevator units. The position requires strong technical skills, including knowledge of elevator equipment and mechanical systems, as well as experience in the field. Candidates should hold an NVQ3 level in elevator installation and a valid driver's license. The role includes direct customer interaction and conducting quality inspections. Competitive remuneration and training provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with knowledge of elevator engineering principles.
• At least 6 months of experience in elevator installation.
• Holds a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install elevators safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with customers to maintain good working relationships.
• Conduct inspections before and after installations.

Skills

Knowledge of elevator equipment

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plan reading and calculations

Education

NVQ3 level in elevator installation

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-01-07

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Suite 25 Pure Offices, Turnberry Park Road Morley Leeds LS27 7LE United Kingdom

Position Title: Lift Installation Engineer

City: Leeds

Role Overview

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? 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.

Typical Day

• Install new elevators with quality and efficiency
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with all Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
• Stay away 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

• As a qualified mechanic, it is essential that you have knowledge of elevator equipment and that you can apply elevator engineering principles to Installation.
• You are qualified to install elevators to NVQ3 level
• You hold a driver's license
• You have at least 6 months of experience in the field of elevators, ideally acquired in the assembly activity or at least experience on site and / or installation
• You have good electrical and mechanical skills.
• You are comfortable with plan reading and calculations.
• You have an appetite for technical products and new technologies.
• You appreciate manual trades as well as the satisfaction of seeing the finished work.

Benefits

You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in industry.

We offer you remuneration in accordance with local standards plus:

• We will train you intensively in the areas of technology & processes and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.
• The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program.

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.