Lift Tester

KONE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company car or van

Private medical insurance

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Job summary

KONE is seeking a full-time Lift Tester to join the New Equipment and Modernisation team, covering the North West of England with occasional travel. The successful candidate will test lift units, ensure compliance with KONE standards, and act as the primary on-site contact for customers.

Applicants should possess an NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent, along with a UK driving licence. In return, KONE offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with EN81 and Health & Safety requirements.
• Willingness to complete NVQ4 Mods module if not achieved.

Responsibilities

• Test lift units according to KONE standards.
• Commission lift equipment to specifications.
• Manage communication with customers.

Skills

Testing lift units

Technical assessments

Customer communication

Education

NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent

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 and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

Lift Tester – Full‑time, New Equipment and Modernisation team. Covers the North West, with occasional travel to other areas as required.

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

In addition to the above benefits, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.