Technician Major Projects

Otis Elevator Co.; Brentford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vertical transportation company in the UK is looking for an NVQ Level 4 qualified Tester / Technician to join the Major Projects New Equipment Installation Team. This role involves testing and commissioning lifts, escalators, and travelator installations, providing technical support to other engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in the lift/escalator industry, strong knowledge of engineering principles, and be proficient in MS Excel and Outlook.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Intensive training on leading technology

Employee support program

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ4 equivalent in Lift or Escalator Industry.
• Good knowledge of Relevant Lift Codes such as EN81 Part 2.
• Strong IT skills with MS Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission complex multi-unit sites.
• Manage other test engineers to ensure efficient testing.
• Provide technical support on site to up-skill test engineers.
• Liaise with clients during large testing projects.
• Ensure seamless handover from New Equipment to Service.

Skills

Experience in Lift and/or Escalator Industry Testing

Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering principles

IT Literacy (MS Excel and MS Outlook)

Education

NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-12-19

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.

Otis are currently seeking an NVQ Level 4 qualified Tester / Technician to join the Major Projects New Equipment Installation Team in order to ensure that all new lift, escalator and travelator installations within our construction portfolio are fully tested and compliant / fit for use, providing technical support to other Field Test Engineers across the business and training new Field Test Engineers and Installation Engineers in adjusting/commissioning units.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Personally testing and commissioning complex multi‑unit sites with highly technical interfaces such as Compass and Elevator Management System (EMS).
• This includes high speed gearless units and escalators / travellators, managing other test engineers on multi‑unit sites to ensure safe and efficient testing and commissioning.
• Providing technical support on site to other test engineers with a view to up‑skilling all test engineers, auditing test and EN81 (compliance) handover paperwork.
• Undertaking client liaison during the testing of large multi‑unit sites and attend commissioning meetings as and when required, assisting with new bids when there are special technical requirements.
• Undertaking quality readings on completion of a project, providing a seamless handover from New Equipment to Service and supporting service on technical issues on site during the Quality Operating Period and on an ad‑hoc basis.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of Lift and / or Escalator Industry Testing with Qualifications to NVQ4 equivalent.
• You will possess good knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering principles such as Relevant Lift Codes i.e. EN81 Part 2 etc.
• You will also be IT Literate with MS Excel and MS Outlook abilities.

What’s In it For Me / Benefits

• A highly competitive salary.

• We will train you intensively on some of the worlds leading technology in vertical transportation. in the areas of technology & processes and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

• 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.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!.

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].