Repair engineer

Otis SE; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Intensive training

Tools provided

Company vehicle

Health and safety priority

Employee support program

Transport assistance

Job summary

Otis, a global leader in elevator systems, is seeking a Lift Repair Engineer to service units in Reading or Slough. The role covers preventative maintenance and responsive repairs, delivering first-time fixes where possible.

You will work in a defined UK territory, hold NVQ3 in lifts, a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate strong electrical skills. Otis supports training, equipment, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in lifts maintenance mechanics is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong electrical/electronic skills are required.
• Safety-focused professional with priority on safe operations.
• Good communication; able to work solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 100% of the elevator maintenance and service visits in your territory.
• Manage the portfolio of elevators within your defined geographical area.
• Respond quickly to fix breakdowns and achieve first-time fix where possible.
• Carry out minor repairs to ensure continual operation.
• Liaise with the customer on-site to build a good working relationship.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ3 in lifts maintenance mechanics

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title

Lift Repair Engineer Reading or Slough

Job Details

Date Posted: 2025-10-30. Country: United Kingdom. Location: Otis, Regus Admirals Park, Victory Way, Dartford, DA2 6QD.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 100% of the elevator maintenance and service visits of the units within your territory
• Work within your defined geographical area / territory, managing the portfolio of elevators within it
• Respond proactively and quickly to fix any breakdowns, aiming to achieve first time fix
• Carry out minor repairs to achieve continual operation
• Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship

Requirements

• Hold NVQ3 in Lifts maintenance mechanics in your country
• Hold a drivers license
• You have good skills in electricity 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• 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, an iPhone and a company vehicle.
• 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.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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