Maintenance Engineer

Otis Elevator Company; Brentford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Private medical insurance

Otis Rewards Scheme

Scholarship program

Training and development

Workwear and tools

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company is seeking an experienced Service Engineer for night shifts in London. You will service and repair escalators for the London Underground portfolio, ensuring safe operation and high reliability.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Lift/Escalator Engineering, night-shift availability, and a valid UK driving licence. You will work with a diverse team and have opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift/Escalator Engineering is required.
• Experience in service and maintenance of escalators is essential.
• Ability to work nights Sunday–Thursday 23:00–07:00.
• UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out breakdown and repair work on site escalators to maintain operation.
• Manage escalator portfolio within the London Underground network.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and aim for first-time fixes.
• Liaise with on-site customers to build strong working relationships.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Communication

Teamwork

Night shift

Driver's license

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift/Escalator Eng

Job description

On-Site

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

Full time

20152969

Date Posted:

2026-02-17

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

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

Job Title: Service Engineer - Nights

Location: London

Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday 23:00 - 07:00 - Nights.

Role Overview

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

• We are currently seeking an experienced escalator engineer to join our Transport for London team, covering our London Underground escalator portfolio.
• Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of escalator units.

On a typical day you will:

• Carry out breakdown and repair work on all equipment across site escalators within the portfolio to achieve continual operation
• Work within London Underground network, managing the portfolio of escalator's within it
• Respond proactively and quickly to fix any breakdowns, aiming to achieve first time fix
• Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship

What you will need to be successful

• You will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Lift and or Escalator Engineering with significant experience in service and maintenance of escalators
• To be able to work nights Sunday - Thursday starting at 11pm - 7 am.
• You must be an experienced escalator engineer with in-depth knowledge of a variety of different brands of equipment
• Hold a valid UK drivers license
• Flexibility is important and overtime maybe required
• You have good skills in mechanical 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
• On top of a competitive basic salary, you will have the opportunity to supplement your earnings with Overtime
• Benefits which include pension, Life Assurance, Paid Maternity, Paternity and Sick leave, reduced rate private medical insurance, and access to the Otis Rewards Scheme
• Employee Scholarship Scheme - Otis will support you through your studies if you wish to gain further qualifications including Bachelors and Masters Degrees
• 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 with an iPhone.

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.

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.

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.

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 click here (https://www.otis.com/en/us/our-company/esg) .

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

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