Mechanical engineer, Escalators

KONE; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE, a leader in the lift and escalator industry, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Escalator Installation team. You will be responsible for high-quality installation, requiring NVQ3 in mechanical engineering and skills in customer service and health and safety. A range of fantastic benefits, including a KONE van and opportunities for progression, are offered.

Benefits

KONE van and fuel card

Paid travel and overtime

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

KONE Healthcare plan

Life Assurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer skills and excellent health and safety knowledge are essential.
• Good written and spoken English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe, high quality, and timely installation following KONE methods.
• Reports installation progress to the supervisor and manages on-site communication.
• Ensures the security of materials and equipment during installation.

Skills

Strong customer skills

Excellent health and safety knowledge

Good written and spoken English

Education

NVQ3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

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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.

KONE is currently looking for a Mechanical engineer to join our Escalator Installation team in Keighley with projects nationwide.

Key accountabilities at the role:

• Is responsible for safe, high quality, and timely installation of the equipment following KONE installation methods
• Reports installation progress to the installation supervisor
• Is responsible for receiving, checking and storage of materials
• Keeps the installation tooling safe and in good condition, ensures the security of the delivered equipment, is responsible for the safe working environment
• Submits reports of timekeeping, quality feedback forms and warranty claims for material
• Contributes to the ongoing improvement of the product by feedback to the supply line
• Manages on-site communication with the customer for day to day installation and logistical activities
• Communicates with the builder to prevent interruptions to installation work
• May be required by the supervisor to give training/coaching to trainees and helpers.
  
  

To qualify for this vacancy we would expect you to have:

• NVQ3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Strong customer skills
• Excellent health and safety knowledge
• Good written and spoken English
• Clean UK driving licence (we provide Kone van)
  
  

We offer a range of fantastic benefits to our Lift Engineers including:

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• KONE van and fuel card , parking apps to cover business parking costs
• Paid travel and overtime
• Opportunity to complete NVQ3 in Escalators at KONE and become a qualified Escalator engineer
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)
• KONE Healthcare plan, which includes unlimited GP video consultations, diagnosis, physiotherapy
• KONE dental plan
• Life Assurance
• Gym membership
• KONE Discounts and cashback platform
• Service Awards for every 10 years of seniority
• Give As You Earn, which allows to make tax-efficient charity donations
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  

In addition, we offer strong and clear progression programmes with Engineers so that you can reach your full potential. To support your learning, you will have access to our learning tool that allows you to apply for various courses that can increase your knowledge and progression potential.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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