Lift Modernization Engineer

OTIS LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intensive training

Company vehicle

Own tools

iPhone

Modern work clothes

Health & safety training

Employee support program

Job summary

OTIS LIMITED in Manchester is seeking a Lift Modernization Engineer to join our North West team. The role focuses on modernizing lifts, delivering high quality installations and on-site customer liaison.

You should have an NVQ3 in lifts, a valid driver's license, and strong electrical and mechanical skills. Expect some overnight stays and travel as required, with comprehensive training and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in elevators or equivalent qualification.
• Have knowledge of elevator equipment and installation principles.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to read plans.

Responsibilities

• Work on elevators with quality and efficiency.
• Stay away overnight as required.
• Liaise directly with the customer on site to build a good working relationship.
• Conduct inspections before and after installation to ensure safety and high standards.

Skills

Elevator knowledge

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plan reading

Calculations

Driver's license

Education

NVQ3 in elevators

Job description

Lift Modernization Engineer

Date: 2026-09-16T09:01:49

Location: Clayton, Greater Manchester, GB, M11 4

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2026-10-14T12:04:04.627

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 North West. The ideal candidate will have a NVQ3 in lifts and a background in Lift Modernization. On a typical day you will:

• 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.

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.
• 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.

What's In it For Me / Benefits

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 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.