Lift Repair Engineer

OTIS LIMITED; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools and iPhone provided

Uniform / work clothes provided

Training programs

Health & safety focus

Job summary

OTIS LIMITED is seeking a Lift Repair Engineer for Reading (or Slough) to hold the safety as a priority while maintaining elevator units across a defined territory. You will perform 100% of maintenance visits, manage a portfolio of lifts, and respond to breakdowns with a focus on first-time fixes.

The role requires NVQ3 in lifts maintenance mechanics, a valid drivers license, and strong electrical engineering knowledge.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Lifts maintenance mechanics (or equivalent)
• Hold a valid drivers license
• Good skills in electricity and electrical engineering
• Safety-focused and professional
• Able to communicate effectively with customers
• Able to work independently or in a team
• Comfortable using electronic and digital tools

Responsibilities

• Carry out 100% of elevator maintenance and service visits within your territory
• Manage portfolio of elevators within defined geographic area
• Respond quickly to breakdowns with aim of first-time fix
• Carry out minor repairs to maintain operation
• Liaise with customers on site to build good working relationships

Skills

Electrical engineering

Driver's license

Safety focus

Communication

Independent / team worker

Digital tools

Education

NVQ3 in Lifts maintenance mechanics

Tools

Tools & equipment handling

Job description

Lift Repair Engineer Reading or Slough would be ideal

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 maintenance mechanic for one of our entities located in Reading. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of elevator units.

On a typical day you will:

• Carry out 100% of the elevator maintenance and service visits of the units within your territory
• Work within your defined geographical area / territory, managing the portfolio of elevators within it
• Respond proactively and quickly to fix any breakdowns, aiming to achieve first time fix
• Carry out minor repairs to achieve continual operation
• Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship

What you will need to be successful

• Hold NVQ3 in Lifts maintenance mechanics in your country
• Hold a drivers license
• You have good skills in electricity and electrical engineering
• You are a committed professional, with safety as your priority
• You are comfortable communicating to others
• You are curious, adaptable, and you know how to work alone or in a team
• You are comfortable using electronic and digital tools.

What's In it For Me / Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills 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.