Lift Engineer, Modernisation & Repairs Projects
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts, escalators, and automatic doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.
KONE currently has an exciting job opening in our Lift Modernisation team. We are calling for applications in North West, North East, and Yorkshire. The role will cover the North and Midlands area with occasional travel up to Scotland.
We are looking for a Lift Engineer who has a strong passion for the lifts industry and experience in repairs, service, or installation.
Key accountabilities for the role:
* Complete lift modernisation and repairs to the highest standards on site.
* Follow Health and Safety rules and guidelines from a site and company perspective; recognise, identify, and report potential health and safety issues in the workplace.
* Work with a variety of schematic diagrams, drawings, and manuals.
* Fill out all relevant documentation and submit it within the required time frames; use mobile phone apps to carry out tasks and submit relevant forms and paperwork.
* Communicate with customers in a polite and professional manner; be organised and able to work safely on the same site or project with other contractors.
* Be responsible for every 3rd party item involved in the project, i.e., hired equipment, containers, skips, porta loos, and tool kits.
* Be open to undertake 3rd party training that has a direct impact on our work; be open to undertake site training for working in specialist environments.
* Demonstrate good problem-solving skills and be able to seek help and guidance to resolve issues successfully.
To qualify for this vacancy, we would expect you to have:
* NVQ3 in Lift Engineering
* Experience in repairs, service, or installation
* Strong customer skills
* Good written and spoken English
* Excellent health and safety knowledge
* Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
* Willingness to adapt to different situations and environments
* Commitment to perform work to the best of your ability
* Desire to develop your skillset in Lift engineering to potentially become NVQ4 qualified tester/technician
We offer a range of fantastic benefits to our Lift Engineers, including:
* Excellent salary available depending on experience
* Paid hotel and meal allowance
* Company Vehicle - Ford transit van, which can be used for personal use (tax will be paid, and mileage to be completed).
* Paid overtime.
* Power tools and hand tools provided (Hilti power tools)
* Strong and clear progression programmes with Engineers to help you reach your full potential.
* Training - KONE has a learning tool that allows you to apply for various courses that can increase your knowledge and progression potential for KONE products.
* 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* PDI
* Life Assurance
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us, and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other, and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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