At a Glance
- Tasks: Support experienced engineers with maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections of lift systems.
- Company: Join KONE, a global leader in lifts and escalators, shaping the future of cities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, paid travel, 25 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Development-focused role with clear pathway to NVQ3 in Lift Engineering.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and technical skills while working towards becoming a qualified engineer.
- Qualifications: Some lift industry experience or relevant engineering background; full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, we provide innovative solutions across lifts, escalators, automatic doors, and maintenance and modernisation – adding value throughout a building’s entire lifecycle.
We’re currently looking for a Lift Engineer Improver to join our team in East Anglia.
What’s an Improver?
Someone with the right attitude, some hands-on or technical foundation, and the drive to learn - but who isn’t fully qualified yet. Think of it as the stage between: Apprentice (learning basics) → Improver (building practical competence) → Qualified Engineer.
As a Lift Service Improver, you’ll support experienced engineers in delivering planned maintenance, minor repairs, and safety inspections across a variety of lift systems. Spending your time out on site, you’ll shadow service routes, assist with fault finding, and gradually take on hands-on maintenance tasks, learning how to work with different lift types, control systems, and components. You’ll help prepare tools and equipment, complete basic service documentation, and play a key role in keeping systems running safely and efficiently.
This is a development-focused role where you’ll build strong technical skills, gain a solid understanding of industry safety standards, and work towards your NVQ3 in Lift Engineering, with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified, independent engineer.
What we’re looking for:
- Some experience within the lift industry or a relevant engineering background
- A willingness to learn and develop within a hands-on role
- Full UK driving licence
What we offer:
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Company van and fuel card, plus parking apps for business use
- Paid travel and overtime
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering day
In addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of flexible benefits, including dental insurance, private medical cover, GymFlex membership, and exclusive KONE discounts – allowing you to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle.
Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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