Lift Engineer Apprentice, MOD - Leeds in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Otis Gateshead, Washington Business Centre, Office OF11 & OF12, Turbine Business Park, Washington, SR5 3NZ

Date Posted: Country: United Kingdom

No one moves people like we do! We move over 2 billion people every day and maintain more than 2.2 million customer units worldwide. You’ll find us in some of the world’s most iconic buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and Burj Khalifa.

This is your chance to join an industry that remains strong even during economic challenges—and learn from the best.

What can you expect?

At OTIS, we offer one of the most comprehensive apprenticeship schemes in the lift industry.

Role Overview

As a Lift Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work within a supportive team, combining hands‑on experience with classroom‑based learning to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification—essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer. Your training will be fully supported by OTIS and our trusted apprenticeship provider. Once qualified as a New Equipment Lift Engineer, you’ll install brand‑new equipment and manage the installation process from start to finish. You’ll work on construction sites throughout the year, moving between locations as projects progress.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for teamwork. You should have:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject
• Minimum age of 18, a valid driving license, and access to a vehicle
• A willingness to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship
• You will require your own laptop

Salary

• Year 1: £16,416
• Year 2: £21,888
• Year 3: £30,096

At OTIS, we are committed to the ongoing development of every team member. We strongly support career progression and foster a culture that values innovation—because we know our people are the key to our success.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast‑moving, high‑performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people‑powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis, please click here.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.

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