Lift Modernization Engineer

Otis; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator company is seeking a Lift Modernisation Engineer for their team in the South East UK. This role involves installing new elevators while adhering to safety standards and building relationships with customers on-site. Candidates should have mechanical qualifications, at least 6 months of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a long-term employment contract, comprehensive training, modern tools, and a commitment to employee health and safety.

Benefits

Long-term employment contract

Intensive training

Modern work clothes

Company vehicle

iPhone

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic with knowledge of elevator engineering principles.
• Minimum 6 months experience in elevator installation or assembly.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install new elevators with quality and efficiency.
• Work in accordance with Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conduct inspections before and after installation.

Skills

Knowledge of elevator equipment

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plan reading and calculations

Job description

Lift Modernisation Engineer

South East UK

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 South East UK. our priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely installing a portfolio of elevator units.

On a typical day you will :

• 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

What you will need to be successful

• 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.
• 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.

What’s In it For Me / Benefits

• You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof 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.
• You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and a 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.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next