Mechanical engineer, Escalators

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

Job summary

KONE, a leader in the lift and escalator industry, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Escalator Installation team in Keighley. This role involves ensuring safe and timely installation, managing materials, and fostering customer communication. Excellent benefits, training opportunities, and a culture of sustainability are part of the package.

Benefits

KONE van and fuel card

Paid travel and overtime

Opportunity to complete NVQ3 in Escalators

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)

Life Assurance

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

KONE Discounts and cashback platform

Service Awards for seniority

Give As You Earn scheme

KONE Healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Qualified in NVQ3 mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Customer-oriented with strong safety knowledge.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and high-quality installation of escalators.
• Reports installation progress and manages on-site communication.
• Responsible for materials handling and tool safety.

Skills

Strong customer skills

Excellent health and safety knowledge

Good written and spoken English

Education

NVQ3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent

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.

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)
• Life Assurance
• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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
• KONE Healthcare plan including Digital GP 24/7, diagnosis, dental plan ( a voluntary benefit that helps cover everyday health care expenses).
  
  

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