Lift Technician

Train'd Up; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship training provider in the UK seeks a Lift Technician apprentice in Andover. This role offers hands-on experience working with qualified engineers while gaining valuable certifications in maintenance and operations engineering. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering, strong interpersonal skills, and a drive to learn. The apprenticeship duration is 42 months with a salary starting at £8.50 per hour, increasing with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 and older.
• Full UK driver's license is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to changing business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers on all principles throughout the apprenticeship.
• Gain experience in servicing and repairs.
• Complete tasks under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Engineering background

Problem solving

Team working

Time management

Effective communication

Numerical reasoning

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9, including Maths and English

Job description

Lift Technician

Please note that this vacancy is an apprenticeship role.

Arise Lifts operates nationally across the whole of the UK we are proven market leaders in the maintenance and repair of all makes and types of lifting equipment, and additionally we offer full design, and installation of new lifts and the refurbishment of existing lifts.

Lift Technician Apprenticeship

Level 3 Apprentice Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard - Electromechanical

What does the Lift Technician apprenticeship involve?

The apprentice will work with qualified engineers on all principles throughout the apprenticeship. This will involve learning on the job and gaining experience whilst being supervised and monitored by trained and qualified engineers. The apprentice will assist engineers to complete certain tasks and will be given the opportunity to also complete work whilst supervised. Experience will be provided on servicing, call outs, repairs and potentially some modernisation and installation projects.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successfully completing your Lift Technician apprenticeship the options are endless. You could continue to develop your career by choosing to obtain further qualifications, develop and improve your management and leadership skills.

Qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship

As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprenticeship Standard– Electromechanical Technician. You will also achieve Level 3 NVQ Diploma in modernisation / major and minor repairs and Commissioning of hydraulic and Traction lifts

Lift Technician - Desired Skills

• Attention to detail
• Engineering background
• Ability to learn new equipment quickly by applying basic engineering principles and knowledge
• Problem solving, team working and time management skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Shows willingness and enthusiasm to learning new skills
• Numerical reasoning
• Defines and models behavior that creates a great working environment- acting in a respectful way.
• Able to work unsupervised and under pressure from clients.
• Be of smart and presentable appearance.
• A team player

Lift Technician - Personal Qualities

• Hard-working and motivated
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and personal drive
• Willingness to learn

To succeed, you will need

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9 or equivalent,including Maths, English and preferably a Science subject.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starting and motivated attitude with a curiosity to learn.
• A curiosity and ability to be adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Ability to absorb information, analyse problems, make fact-based decisions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Keen eye for detail with excellent analytical, communication and presentational skills.

Expected Lift Technician apprenticeship duration : 42 Months

Planned start date : November 2025

Things to consider :

• Are you able to commute to this work location on a daily basis?
• Must have a full UK driver’s license
• Must be 18 and older
• Be prepared to work in difficult conditions and potentially unsociable hours

Lift Technician Job Type : Full-time, Apprenticeship

Lift Technician Salary :

• £8.50 per hour
• Salary will increase on an annual basis

Licence / Certification :

• Full UK driver’s license (Desirable)

Lift Technician Work Location : One office to report to but will be working on multiple customer sites

Lift Technician Selection process : We encourage applicants to apply early due to the high level of interest.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY :

Train’d Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train’d Up, either as staff or learner / customers. Train’d Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learner / customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.

Arise Lifts Limited, Andover . Hampshire

Working Week

Monday – Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm (30min lunch break) This role requires flexibility, as start and finish times will vary based on travel distance and site location. Some early starts and late finishes may be necessary.

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