Trainee Lift Engineer

Student Times; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary

25 days holiday + 5

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Medical Cash Back

24/7 GP services

Family-friendly leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Long Service Awards

Referral rewards

Ongoing training

Job summary

ORONA is seeking mechanically or electrically inclined individuals for the Glasgow/Edinburgh area who are starting or advancing a Lift Engineer career. You will receive structured training from experienced Lift Engineers and the Technical Department to understand the company and industry requirements.

Based on progress, you may enroll in the NVQ Level 3 course for Installation or Maintenance of Lifts. The role focuses on learning, safety, and progression within a growing global company that

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background required or demonstrated via education or work experience.
• SCQF-recognised qualification at any level.
• The ability to follow instructions and ensure safety guidelines are followed at all times.
• Willingness to develop and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• You will be trained by Lift Engineers and the Technical Department to learn company requirements.
• Depending on progress, you will be enrolled for the NVQ Level 3 course in Installation or Maintenance of Lifts.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Education-based qualification

Safety procedures

Education

SCQF-recognised qualification

Job description

At ORONA, we are global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in over 100 countries, with 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology and 2 manufacturing plants, we are proud to be Number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity.

The Role

We have an opportunity for candidates with Mechanical/Electrical Engineering backgrounds to join our growing organisation. We are looking for Mechanical or Electrical Engineers for our Glasgow/Edinburgh area who are looking for the first or next step in their career, Orona's Transferable Skills Programme will help you to gain the knowledge and experience to work as an independent Lift Engineer.

You will be trained by our experienced Lift Engineers and Technical Department to learn and understand the company and requirements of our industry. Depending on your learning progress, you will then be enrolled for the NVQ level 3 course within either the Installation or Maintenance of Lifts.

What We're Looking For

Mechanical or Electrical background demonstrated either through Education or through recent work experience

• Ideally possess one of the following;
• Must hold an SCQF-recognised qualification at any level.
• The ability to follow instructions and ensuring safety guidelines are followed at all time
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop and learn new skills

If you are ambitious, safety-driven, and ready to take the next step in your lift engineering career, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join ORONA?

We offer more than just a job - we offer long-term career development within a stable and growing company.

What We Offer

• Attractive Salary: Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, and 8 public holidays
• Secure Future: Benefit from a pension scheme with increasing company contributions as you grow with us
• Peace of Mind: Life Inssurance to support you and your loved ones
• Health & Wellbeing: Medical Cash Back Plan to help with health costs, plus access to 24/7 GP services
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced leave for family-related events and emergencies
• Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
• Eye Care: Eyecare vouchers to help keep your vision sharp
• Recognition for Longevity: Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones with us
• Referral Rewards: Earn a Recruitment Referral Fee by helping us find top talent
• Continuous Growth: Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to support your career journey

Join ORONA and be part of a company moving the world safely and efficiently every day.