Trainee Lift Tester

Orona Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vertical transportation company in Glasgow is looking for Lift Engineers who are interested in becoming NVQ4 qualified Testers. The role involves managing installation technical aspects, providing site support, and ensuring safety compliance. Benefits include a company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, and multiple training opportunities. Applicants must hold a full driving license.

Benefits

Company vehicle

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Unlimited access to GPs 24/7

Discounts through the Orona Rewards scheme

Training opportunities

Eye test vouchers

Overtime opportunities

Long service awards

Competitive sick pay scheme

Referral scheme access

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving license.
• Interest in pursuing NVQ4 qualification.
• Experience in lift installations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding of builders work drawings and site preparations.
• Conduct site surveys and meet site representatives.
• Manage technical aspects of installation and provide on-site support.
• Adjust and test lifts on-site for safety and compliance.

Skills

Understanding builders work drawings

Site surveying

Technical communication

Risk assessment

Lift control systems knowledge

On-site support

Education

NVQ4 qualified

Job description

Orona is a leading European business group in sustainable vertical transportation. As a global operator with almost 60 years’ experience, it delivers value for customers through its platform of products and services covering the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, modernization, refurbishment, and replacement of lifts and escalators in all market segments.

Its vertical transportation solutions encompass innovative, pragmatic, and state-of-the-art technologies, providing the highest level of safety, optimizing traffic management, available space, and travel comfort.

Our cooperative business model is committed to people. Its team is composed of 5,700 employees operating in 12 European countries, supplying complete lifts, escalators, and components to more than 100 countries worldwide.

Orona in the UK provides national installation and service coverage from regional offices. Nearly 300 full-time employees bring a wealth of skill, knowledge, and local market experience.

Key facts include:

• 1 out of every 10 new lifts in Europe is an Orona lift
• Products installed in 100 countries
• Over 300,000 lifts worldwide using Orona technology
• Delivering more than 25 million people daily
• Number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity
• First in the sector worldwide certified in Ecodesign - ISO 14006

More information at www.orona.co.uk.

Orona’s activities focus on the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modernization of lifts, escalators, moving ramps, and walkways. Operating in 100 countries, we have 300,000 lifts worldwide using our technology. With two manufacturing plants, Orona is number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity.

We are seeking Lift Engineers interested in progressing to become NVQ4 qualified Testers. We will provide all necessary training, including NVQ4 and technical training within the company. As a qualified Tester, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring customers understand builders work drawings and site preparations
• Completing site surveys
• Visiting sites prior to installation and meeting with site representatives
• Updating method statements and conducting risk assessments for safety
• Managing technical aspects of installation
• Providing on-site support and communication
• Delivering training and guidance throughout installation, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Applying technical knowledge of lift control systems and electrical systems
• Adjusting and testing lifts on-site to ensure safety and compliance

Benefits include:

• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• GP24 service with unlimited access to qualified GPs 24/7
• Discounts through the Orona Rewards scheme
• Training opportunities and accredited LEIA and LITS qualifications
• Eye test vouchers
• Overtime opportunities
• Long service awards
• Competitive sick pay scheme
• Referral scheme access
• Life assurance

Applicants must hold a full driving license.