Lift Modernisation Engineer

Otis SE; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools

iPhone

Company vehicle

Work clothes

Job summary

Otis, a world-leading elevator and escalator company, is seeking a Modernisation Engineer for its UK team. The role requires hands-on installation and modernization work on elevators, with on-site customer liaison and adherence to safety standards.

You will be part of a global leader focused on safety, quality and innovation. The position involves on-site work, occasional overnight stays, and training opportunities to advance technology and processes while collaborating with experienced

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in lifts or elevators required.
• Qualified to install elevators to national standards.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Proficient in plan reading and calculations.
• Interest in technical products and new technologies.
• Appreciates manual trades and the satisfaction of finished work.

Responsibilities

• Work on elevators with quality and efficiency.
• Follow Environmental Health & Safety guidelines on site.
• Stay away overnight as required.
• Liaise with the customer on site to build good relations.
• Conduct inspections before and after installation to ensure high quality and safety.

Skills

NVQ3 in elevators

Elevator knowledge

Driver's license

Plan reading

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Technical curiosity

Education

NVQ3 in lifts

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-23 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Field Based, Field Based, United Kingdom

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 a Modernisation Engineer to join our team in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a NVQ3 in lifts and a background in Lift Modernization.

Responsibilities

• Work on 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.

Required Skills

• 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 the standards set in your country.
• You hold a driver's license.
• Hold NVQ3 in elevators.
• 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

• We offer you remuneration in accordance with local standards plus:
• You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and a company vehicle.
• 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.
• We will train you intensively in the areas of technology and processes and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

Company Culture

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.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers!

We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

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 and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

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.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.

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

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

We'll go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential.

Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Otis is An Equal Opportunity 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 protected class according to applicable law.

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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