Lift Service Engineer Apprentice - North West TK Elevator UK Ltd

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lift Engineer Apprentice, where you will gain hands-on experience in the vertical transportation industry. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff while obtaining a Level 3 qualification in Lift Service and Repair. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health plans and gym memberships, this apprenticeship is designed to launch your engineering career. Embrace the chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment committed to your success.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Health cash plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Access to health apps

Subsidised gym membership

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Long Service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to attend and complete training throughout the apprenticeship.
• Minimum 18 years of age required.

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 or equivalent in English

GCSE or equivalent in Maths

GCSE or equivalent in STEM

GCSE or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

TK Elevator UK Ltd — Leigh, England, United Kingdom

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, we 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

We are looking for a passionate Lift Engineer Apprentice to join our [location] team. This role involves working on various sites to carry out maintenance, service, and repair work on lifts and escalators, ensuring all sites are clean and meet acceptable standards.

You will work in a supportive team alongside experienced staff, gaining hands-on experience and new skills essential for a successful career in the vertical transportation industry!

What you’ll do at work

You will collect evidence towards a Level 3 NVQ in Engineering in Lift Service and Repair, supported by our training provider L.I.T.S Ltd.

You will be allocated one day a week for relevant lift-specific distance learning units and will gain a Lift and Escalator Electromechanic (Level 3) qualification.

A driving licence is required, as you will be traveling to different sites.

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, Maths, STEM, and Engineering, with grades 9-4 (A*-C) or Pass in Engineering.

What we offer

• Salary:
  Year one - £15,487.84
  Year two - £20,649.72
  Year three - £28,393.64
• Competitive salary paid monthly
• 34 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, and more
• Life Assurance Scheme - 4x annual salary
• Access to premium health and wellbeing apps
• Subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Cars and Cycle2Work
• Long Service awards and holiday benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme

Additional information

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

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

Job details

Posting date: 2025/05/02

Type of contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work mode: On Site

Job field: Customer Services

Job number: JPT_ALL01258

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