Lift Maintenance Technician

Train'd Up; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Andover is seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Apprentice Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician. You will work alongside qualified engineers, assisting with tasks in the maintenance and repair of lifting equipment, and gaining hands-on experience. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English. This full-time apprenticeship offers the opportunity for career progression and valuable skill development.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driver’s licence.
• Be prepared to work in difficult conditions and potentially unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with servicing, call outs, and repairs.
• Gain experience and learn on the job under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Engineering background

Problem solving

Team working

Time management

Effective communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9

Job description

Position Overview

£8.50/hour | Contract | Full time | NEW Arise Lifts operates nationally across the whole of the UK. We are proven market leaders in the maintenance and repair of all makes and types of lifting equipment, and additionally offer full design, installation of new lifts and refurbishment of existing lifts.

Apprenticeship Overview

Apprenticeship Level 3 Apprentice Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard - Electromechanical. The apprentice will work with qualified engineers on all principles throughout the apprenticeship. This will involve learning on the job and gaining experience whilst being supervised and monitored by trained and qualified engineers. The apprentice will assist engineers to complete certain tasks and will be given the opportunity to also complete work whilst supervised. Experience will be provided on servicing, call outs, repairs and potentially some modernisation and installation projects.

Career Progression

Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship the options are endless. You could continue to develop your career by choosing to obtain further qualifications, develop and improve your management and leadership skills. Train'd Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train'd Up, either as staff or learner/customers. Train'd Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learners/customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.

Desired Skills

• Attention to detail
• Engineering background
• Ability to learn new equipment quickly by applying basic engineering principles and knowledge
• Problem solving, team working and time management skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Shows willingness and enthusiasm to learning new skills
• Numerical reasoning
• Defines and models behavior that creates a great working environment – acting in a respectful way.
• Able to work unsupervised and under pressure from clients.
• Be of smart and presentable appearance.
• A team player

Personal Qualities

• Hard‑working and motivated
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• A positive ‘can‑do’ attitude and personal drive
• Willingness to learn

Requirements & Experience

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9 or equivalent, including Maths, English and preferably a Science subject.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self‑starting and motivated attitude with a curiosity to learn.
• A curiosity and ability to be adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Ability to absorb information, analyse problems, make fact‑based decisions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Keen eye for detail with excellent analytical, communication and presentational skills.
• Must have a full UK driver’s licence.
• Must be 18 older.
• Be prepared to work in difficult conditions and potentially unsociable hours.
• Are you able to commute to this work location on a daily basis?

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (30min lunch break). This role requires flexibility; start and finish times will vary based on travel distance and site location. Some early starts and late finishes may be necessary.