Trainee Stairlift Engineer

Stannah Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension Scheme

Health plan

Life Assurance

Long Service Award

Employee Discounts

Assistance Programme

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Stannah Group in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Trainee Stairlift Engineer to join our service team. You will receive full training to service, repair, and maintain stairlifts and lifting equipment, working alongside experienced engineers to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

You will learn to perform repairs, support servicing visits, and build log records while developing hands-on engineering skills in a market-leading company that values safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge required.
• Strong customer service orientation essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs and maintenance on stairlifts, home lifts, hoists, and mobility equipment.
• Support scheduled servicing visits and emergency call-outs.
• Learn to perform minor repairs and fault finding.
• Assist with risk assessments in line with company procedures.
• Help maintain accurate service records and log cards where required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands‑on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Trainee Stairlift Engineer Jobs in Birmingham at Stannah – Join Our Team!

We’re looking for a motivated and hands‑on Trainee Stairlift Engineer to join our Birmingham Service Branch team.

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in engineering, where you’ll receive full training and support to develop the skills needed to service, repair, and maintain stairlifts and lifting equipment.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll learn how to deliver safe, reliable solutions that make a real difference to customers’ lives.

Working Hours will be: Monday to Thursday 0800-1645, and Friday 0800-1545.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs and maintenance on stairlifts, home lifts, hoists, and mobility equipment
• Support scheduled servicing visits and emergency call‑outs
• Learn how to complete minor repairs and fault finding
• Assist with risk assessments in line with company procedures
• Help maintain accurate service records, including log cards where required

Qualified candidates will have:

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge
• A good understanding of best‑in‑class customer service.
• Excellent communication – verbal and written.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Benefits Include

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well‑being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Company Vehicle

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.