Lift Tester

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

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a qualified Lift Tester in Brentford. This role focuses on ensuring elevator safety through testing and troubleshooting. Candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a valid driver's license. The position offers modern work equipment and benefits including vacation bonuses and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Long-term employment contract

Local benefits including vacation bonuses

Intensive training programs

High-quality work clothes

Employee support program

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in elevators, ideally in assembly or site installation.
• Qualified to test, fault find, and resolve challenges in elevators.
• Driver's license required if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot elevators for quality and efficiency.
• Ensure safety in accordance with Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
• Liaise directly with customers on site.

Skills

Knowledge of elevator equipment

Ability to test and resolve challenges

Good electrical and mechanical skills

Comfortable with plan reading and calculations

Appetite for technical products and technologies

Tools

Own tools

iPhone

Company car

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-09-10

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.

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 Lift Tester for one of our entities located in London and surrounding areas. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely installing a portfolio of elevator / escalator units.

On a typical day you will:

• Test, troubleshoot and resolve challenges on elevators with quality and efficiency
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with all Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
• Stay away overnight as and when required
• Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship
• Conduct inspection before and after installation to ensure high quality and safety standards

What you will need to be successful:

• As a qualified Tester, it is essential that you have knowledge of elevator equipment and that you can apply elevator engineering principles to Installation.
• You are qualified to test, fault find and resolve challenges and wiring of third party equipment in elevators to the standards set in your country
• You hold a driver's license (as necessary)
• You have at least 6 months of experience in the field of elevators, ideally acquired in the assembly activity or at least experience on site and / or installation
• You have good electrical and mechanical skills.
• You are comfortable with plan reading and calculations.
• You have an appetite for technical products and new technologies.
• You appreciate manual trades as well as the satisfaction of seeing the finished work.

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 standards plus:
• Customize for local benefits here including vacation and Christmas bonuses and 30 vacation days.
• We will train you intensively in the areas of technology & processes 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!.

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