Lift Tester

Otis Elevator Co.; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator and escalator company is hiring a Lift Tester / Technician NVQ4 Qualified to support the Reading/Oxford/Basingstoke region. Responsibilities include troubleshooting lift systems and coaching staff on technical issues. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical skills, be safety-oriented, and possess a valid driver's license. Competitive long-term employment contracts with benefits included.

Benefits

Long-term employment contract

High-quality work clothes

Employee training program

Tools provided

Employee support program

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ 4 or equivalent in lift servicing and repairs.
• Hold a drivers license.
• Strong skills in electricity and electrical engineering.
• Safety-focused and professional.
• Effective communicator.
• Curious and adaptable, able to work alone or in a team.
• Comfortable using electronic and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert for lift problems and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate to diagnose complex issues.
• Provide coaching on technical matters.

Skills

Electricity

Electrical engineering

Communication

Adapting to change

Education

NVQ 4 or equivalent in lift servicing and repairs

Tools

iPhone

Company car

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-07-10

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Liftec Express Andover, Unit 27, Focus 303 Business Centre, Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 5NY

Role: Lift Tester / Technician NVQ4 Qualified
Covering the Reading/Oxford/Basingstoke region

Role Overview

Otis is growing and is looking for a Regional Technical Support Engineer for one of our entities located around the Reading/Oxford/Basingstoke region. The priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of elevator and escalator units.

On a typical day you will

• Act as a subject matter expert for all things around lift problems and troubleshooting.
• Work with other branches to provide and support with diagnosis of highly complex issues.
• Provide coaching and development to others around technical issues.

What you will need to be successful

• Be qualified to NVQ 4 or equivalent within lift servicing and repairs.
• 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

• You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
• We offer you remuneration in accordance with local financial standards / wage agreement

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 car.

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.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers. We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions and the skills you’ll gain working alongside the best keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering, and Major Projects. Our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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