Trainee Lift Engineer: Hands-On Service & Repairs

Orona; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme (profit-share)

Pension scheme

Training and support

Lift-industry qualifications

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Intelligent Lifts & Escalators is seeking a motivated Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate to join our Service and Repairs team. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on training while learning to service, maintain and repair lift systems across customer sites.

The role offers hands-on development, safety-focused working practices and opportunities to progress within the lift industry with full training and support.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Interest in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Good timekeeping, reliability and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instruction from experienced engineers.
• Confidence across different customer and construction environments.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.
• Relevant college qualification in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar practical subject.

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.

Skills

Practical ability

Mechanical interest

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Teamwork

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification (electronics / electrical / mechanical)

Job description

Intelligent Lifts & Escalators is seeking a motivated Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate to join our Service and Repairs team. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on training while learning to service, maintain and repair lift systems across customer sites.

The role offers hands-on development, safety-focused working practices and opportunities to progress within the lift industry with full training and support.