Lift Service Engineer Apprentice - London TK Elevator UK Ltd

thyssenkrupp Elevator; London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Lift Engineer Apprentices to join their dynamic team in Central London. This role offers hands-on experience in lift and escalator maintenance, service, and repair, alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals. Apprentices will work towards a Level 3 NVQ qualification while enjoying a competitive salary and numerous benefits. With a commitment to training and development, this opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to start a rewarding career in the vertical transportation industry. Join a company that values diversity and offers a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Health cash plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Free access to health apps

Subsidised gym membership

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Salary sacrifice benefits

Long Service award scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete required training during the apprenticeship.
• Minimum age of 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, service, and repair work on lifts and escalators.
• Collect evidence towards a Level 3 NVQ in Engineering.

Skills

Engineering interest

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in STEM

GCSE in Engineering

Job description

Lift Service Engineer Apprentice - London

Who we are

We are moved by what moves people, by what moves the world and in our ever-growing cities. Through honesty, transparency, and a commitment to colleagues and clients, they foster a culture of entrepreneurship, passion, and responsibility. With unique engineering expertise, we provide comprehensive support for urban mobility, ensuring safety and efficiency in vertical transportation throughout the lifecycle.

What we expect

What we expect

We are looking for 2 passionate Lift Engineer Apprentices to join our Central London team. This role will be working on various sites carrying out maintenance, service and repair work on lifts and escalators, and ensuring that all sites are clean and of an acceptable standard.

You’ll be working in a supportive team alongside experienced staff and gaining hands on experience and new skills, essential for a successful career in the vertical transportation industry!

What you’ll do at work

Whilst at work you will collect evidence towards a Level 3 NVQ in Engineering in Lift Service and Repair and be supported by our training provider L.I.T.S Ltd.

You will be allocated one day a week to complete relevant lift specific distance learning units and you will gain a Lift and escalator electromechanic (level 3) qualification.

Who we are looking for

• An interest in engineering and a commitment to attend, complete and achieve the required training throughout the apprenticeship.
• Good use of initiative
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• GCSE or equivalent in:
  English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
  Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
  STEM (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
  Engineering (grade Pass)

What we offer

• Salary:
  Year one - £15,487.84
  Year two - £20,649.72
  Year three - £28,393.64
• Competitive salary paid on a monthly basis
• 34 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Health cash plan provided, allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and more.
• Life Assurance Scheme - 4x annual salary
• Free access to premium health and wellbeing apps
• Subsidised gym membership
• Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Multiple salary sacrifice benefits including Electric Cars and Cycle2Work
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend scheme

Additional information

To apply, please click 'Apply Now' and follow the link and application process on the gov.uk website.

As an equal-opportunity employer, TK Elevator values diversity. TK Elevator welcomes applicants from all individuals and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria.

Job details

Posting date: 2025/05/02

Type of contract:

Type of contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work mode: On Site

Job field:

Job field: Customer Services

Job number:

Job number: JPT_ALL01256

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.