Trainee Lift Engineer

Grupo Orona; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Pension

Full training

Qualification opportunities

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Intelligent Lifts & Escalators, part of ORONA, is seeking a motivated Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate to join our Service and Repairs team in London. You will work alongside experienced engineers on client sites, assisting with servicing, maintenance and fault-finding to keep lifts safe and reliable.

You will receive hands-on training, learn how to work safely and professionally, and develop the skills needed to progress within the business, with opportunities to work towards lift-industry

Qualifications

• No prior lift-industry experience required; hands-on training provided.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Comfort working at height and on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service and Repairs Engineers with planned maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on lift systems.
• Help carry out routine checks and basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Assist with replacement of lift components, including mechanical and electrical parts, as directed.
• Identify and report faults, damaged equipment, safety concerns and parts required.
• Support engineers in keeping plant rooms, lift pits, car tops and work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Transport, unload and manage tools, equipment and replacement parts.
• Use tools and equipment correctly, following training and instruction.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Good communication

Job description

Intelligent Lifts & Escalators

Intelligent Lifts & Escalators is looking for a motivated Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate to join our Service and Repairs team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the lift industry. You will work alongside experienced Service and Repairs Engineers, gaining practical experience while developing the technical knowledge and skills needed to progress within the business.

The Role

As a Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate, you will assist our engineers with the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of lift systems. You will work across a variety of customer sites, helping to keep lifts safe, reliable and operating efficiently.

You will receive hands-on training and support while learning how to work safely, professionally and to the high standards expected by Intelligent Lifts & Escalators.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Service and Repairs Engineers with planned maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on lift systems.
• Help carry out routine checks, cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Assist with the replacement of lift components, including mechanical and electrical parts, as directed.
• Help identify and report faults, damaged equipment, safety concerns and parts required.
• Support engineers in keeping plant rooms, lift pits, car tops and work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Assist with transporting, unloading and managing tools, equipment and replacement parts.
• Use tools and equipment correctly, following training and instruction.
• Follow all company, customer and site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Wear and maintain the required PPE at all times.
• Complete service documentation and other required paperwork accurately.
• Represent Intelligent Lifts & Escalators professionally when dealing with customers, site teams and members of the public.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Profit-share-based bonus scheme, subject to completion of probationary period.
• Pension scheme.
• Full training and ongoing support from experienced service and repairs professionals.
• Opportunities to work towards relevant lift-industry qualifications.
• Genuine progression opportunities within the Service and Repairs team.
• A supportive, professional working environment within a growing lift company.

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