Night Escalator Engineer

WeMaintain | Certified B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12k annual bonus

Job summary

WeMaintain is seeking a Night Escalator Engineer to join our Field Operations team in London, working a 4 nights on / 4 nights off pattern. You’ll maintain and repair escalators safely across client sites while identifying issues early and delivering high-quality maintenance.

You’ll carry out planned maintenance and inspections, fix faults, and keep accurate digital records. The role requires independent night work, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing escalators.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Able to work independently at night and make technical decisions.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in lift/escalator or related engineering.
• Communicate clearly with customers and site teams.
• Commitment to safety and proper procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and detailed inspections of mechanical, electrical and safety components.
• Spot worn parts early and recommend repairs before breakdowns.
• Find and fix faults, respond to overnight callouts.
• Carry out planned repairs and assist larger component replacements.
• Test safety devices after maintenance or repair.
• Maintain accurate digital records and handover to day team.
• Work safely with risk assessments, isolation and lock-off.

Skills

Escalator maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Night shift independence

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (lift/escalator)

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.