Night Escalator Engineer

WeMaintain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

WeMaintain in London is seeking a Night Escalator Engineer to join our Field Operations team. You will maintain and repair escalators across client sites, proactively identifying issues, performing high-quality maintenance, and ensuring safety and reliability during night work.

You will work a 4 nights on / 4 nights off pattern, with autonomy to diagnose faults, read schematics, carry out planned repairs, and keep precise digital records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing escalators.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and ability to read technical schematics.
• Confident working independently at night and making sound technical decisions.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented, and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
• NVQ Level 3 in lift/escalator, electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and detailed inspections of mechanical, electrical and safety components.
• Spot worn or failing parts early and recommend repairs before they lead to breakdowns.
• Find and fix faults, aiming for first-time repair and respond to overnight callouts.
• Carry out planned repairs and support bigger component replacements.
• Test and adjust safety devices after maintenance or repair.
• Keep accurate digital records and hand over to the day team.
• Work safely with risk assessments, isolation, and lock-off procedures.

Skills

Escalator maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Schematics reading

Night shift

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in lift/escalator engr

Job description

Who are we?

WeMaintain is transforming the maintenance and modernization of elevators and escalators by combining digital innovation, field expertise, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture.

Born from a desire to modernize a long-established industry, WeMaintain has built a model that brings together industry expertise, technology, and close collaboration with our field teams. What sets us apart is the way we empower our people with the resources, tools, and autonomy they need to do their best work. We develop our own applications and connected sensors to anticipate breakdowns, make interventions more efficient, and provide greater transparency to our customers.

With a presence across Europe and Asia, our field, tech, operations, and support teams share the same ambition: to sustainably transform the future of the vertical transportation industry.

WeMaintain combines the agility of an independent company with the strength of a global leader. Backed by Otis, our main shareholder, we retain our culture and autonomy while benefiting from the resources and scale of a major group to accelerate our growth.

Why join us?

At WeMaintain, you'll join a team where trust, ownership, and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.

• Real autonomy, with modern tools and strong support
• A culture built on trust, transparency, and respect
• Concrete opportunities for career development and internal mobility
• A team that values commitment, perseverance, and the drive to make things better

And Our Values Guide Our Everyday Work

• Care: We treat each other and our customers with respect and kindness.
• Grit: We see things through, with high standards and determination.
• Uniqueness: We dare to be ourselves, share our ideas, and challenge the way things have always been done.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a Night Escalator Engineer to join our Field Operations team in London, working on a 4 nights on / 4 nights off shift pattern.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing escalators safely and reliably across our client sites. You'll play an important role in identifying issues early, carrying out high-quality maintenance and repairs, and using your field expertise to help us continuously improve the way we work.

Your day-to-day at WeMaintain

Nights are when escalators are quietest, so it's the best time for proper engineering work. The job is about catching problems early and keeping equipment running, not just fixing breakdowns. You'll:

• Carry out planned maintenance and detailed inspections of mechanical, electrical and safety components
• Spot worn or failing parts early and recommend repairs before they turn into breakdowns
• Find and fix faults, aiming to fix first time, and respond to overnight callouts
• Carry out planned repairs and help with bigger component replacements
• Test and adjust safety devices after any maintenance or repair
• Flag repeat faults so we can deal with the cause
• Keep accurate digital records and give the day team a clear handover
• Work safely every time: risk assessments, isolation and lock-off, and never returning a unit to service unless it's safe

What we're looking for

• Have proven experience maintaining and repairing escalators
• Have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and can read technical schematics
• Are confident working independently at night and making sound technical decisions
• Are rigorous, detail-oriented, and take pride in delivering high-quality work
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in lift/escalator, electrical or mechanical engineering, or have equivalent industry experience
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, site security, and colleagues
• Take safety seriously and follow the right procedures every time

Compensation

• £62K + £12k annual bonus

At WeMaintain, we value diversity, encourage personal development, and are committed to inclusion. Whatever your background, story or identity, you are welcome to apply.

Recruitment Process:

• An initial phone call with the Recruitment Manager - 30 mins To get to know each other, understand your background and expectations
• An interview with the team at our offices - 45 mins A chance to discuss the role in detail, your expertise, and our projects
• A practical or technical exercise to complete on-site or at home So you can demonstrate your approach in a real-world setting
• Welcome to the team!