Lift Tester

KONE; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company car or van

Private medical insurance

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1/

Job summary

KONE is hiring a Lift Tester for the Lift Installation team in the North East region. You will test lift units to EN81, Commission equipment, and document faults while coordinating with customers on site.

We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus up to 20%, a company car or van, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance. A clear path for progression and a focus on safety and quality underpin the role.

Qualifications

• NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent
• Willingness to complete the NVQ4 Mods module if not already achieved
• UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Test lift units in line with approved procedures and KONE standards, including EN81, the Lift Directive, and Health & Safety requirements
• Commission lift equipment to agreed specifications and commissioning guidelines
• Carry out technical assessments, identifying and documenting faults for corrective action
• Act as the key on-site contact, managing day-to-day communication with customers while coordinating closely with the Supervisor

Skills

Lift testing

On-site coordination

Health & Safety awareness

Customer communication

Education

NVQ4 in Lift engineering

TLE4/005 Testing Operations module

UK driving licence

Job description

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts, escalators and automatic doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

Lift Tester – Lift Installation (North East)

KONE is looking for a Lift Tester to join our Lift Installation team in North East.

Key Accountabilities

• Test lift units in line with approved procedures and KONE standards, including EN81, the Lift Directive, and Health & Safety requirements
• Commission lift equipment to agreed specifications and commissioning guidelines
• Carry out technical assessments, identifying and documenting faults for corrective action
• Act as the key on-site contact, managing day-to-day communication with customers while coordinating closely with the Supervisor

Qualifications and Previous Experience

• NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent qualification, module TLE4/005 Performing Testing Operations on Existing/Modernised Equipment is desirable
• Willingness to complete the NVQ4 Mods module if not already achieved
• UK driving licence

What's in it for you

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus up to 20%, target level 10%
• Company car or van
• Private medical insurance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Your Development Matters

We provide clear career progression pathways to help you reach your full potential. You’ll have access to our learning platform, offering a wide range of courses to enhance your skills and support your growth.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.