Trainee Lift Engineer

A W Parry Lifts Ltd; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid traineeship

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job summary

A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd is offering a paid Trainee Lift Engineer position in the South West England. The role leads to NVQ Level 3 qualification with a structured training path. You will be mentored by senior engineers and gain hands-on experience across lift maintenance, repair and installation.

The traineeship is fully paid, with hours of 39 per week and a clear progression to a full-time, permanent position on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A–C including Maths, English and Science (or equivalent).
• Willingness to learn and develop within the lift engineering industry.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• No prior lift engineering experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and gain hands-on experience across lift engineering activities.
• Learn installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of lifts under supervision.
• Participate in a fully paid traineeship with a structured route into lift engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs (A–C) including Maths, English and Science

NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Lift Engineering

Job description

Full-time | Permanent opportunity | 39 hours per week

Paid Traineeship | NVQ Level 3 Qualification

Build your career in Lift Engineering with A.W. Parry Lifts

Trainee Lift Engineer

A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd

South West England

Full-time | Permanent opportunity | 39 hours per week

Paid Traineeship | NVQ Level 3 Qualification

Build your career in Lift Engineering with A.W. Parry Lifts

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in engineering?

A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd is an established, British-owned lift engineering company with over 20 years of experience providing lift services throughout the South West of England.

We specialise in lift maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, new installations and 24/7 breakdown cover. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Lift Engineer to join our experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in engineering while gaining valuable practical experience and working towards a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in Lift Engineering.

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Lift Engineer, you will work alongside one of our experienced Senior Engineers, gaining hands‑on experience across a wide range of lift engineering activities.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of lifts while developing the practical and technical skills needed to become a qualified Lift Engineer.

The traineeship is fully paid and provides a structured route into the lift engineering industry.

Working hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm
• 39 hours per week

Upon successful completion of your NVQ Level 3, you will be offered the opportunity to progress into a full-time, permanent position with A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd.

What You’ll Gain

• A paid traineeship
• Practical, hands‑on experience within the lift engineering industry
• Training towards a professional, industry‑recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Lift Engineers
• Development of valuable engineering and problem‑solving skills
• A clear pathway towards a full-time, permanent career
• The opportunity to join an established and growing British‑owned company

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and genuinely interested in developing a career in engineering.

You should have:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent), including Maths, English and Science
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• A proactive approach to work and learning
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A hard‑working and reliable approach
• A genuine eagerness to learn and develop within the lift engineering industry
• A willingness to work alongside experienced engineers and learn on the job

Previous lift engineering experience is not required — this is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career within a specialist engineering industry.

About A.W. Parry Lifts

For over 20 years, A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd has been providing customers throughout the South West of England with reliable and professional lift engineering services.

We pride ourselves on understanding our customers' needs and delivering the highest standards across everything we do.

We’re a growing business with an experienced team, and we’re passionate about developing the next generation of lift engineers.