Lift Tester

Otis; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis is expanding and we are seeking an experienced Lift Tester to join our Modernisation team in London and surrounding areas. You will test, troubleshoot, and deliver a portfolio of elevator and escalator units while on site, building strong relationships with customers and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires practical knowledge of elevator equipment, on-site installation experience, and the ability to read plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Test , Trouble shoot 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

Skills

Elevator knowledge

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plan reading

On-site installation

Driver's license

Job description

Role Overview

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is expanding and we are seeking an experienced Lift Tester to join our Modernisation team in London and surrounding areas.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety of passengers and stakeholders, through the safe testing, commissioning, and delivery of a portfolio of elevator and escalator units.

On a typical day you will:

• Test , Trouble shoot 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

A highly competitive salary. We will train you intensively on some of the worlds leading technology in vertical transportation. in the areas of technology & processes and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

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.

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

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 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 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 72,000 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 and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

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 values that we call 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.