Lift Installation Engineer

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

KONE has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lift Installation Engineer to join our New Equipment and Modernisation team on a full-time basis.

You will be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, predominantly covering Scotland's Central Belt, with occasional travel across Scotland.

You'll join an established and supportive team with extensive industry experience and a strong commitment to safety, working on a variety of projects, including some of Scotland's most prestigious developments. With projects ranging from shorter installations to larger developments lasting several months, you'll have plenty of opportunities to broaden your experience and develop your skills. 

Key accountabilities:

• Carry out lift installations on new construction and modernisation projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to KONE's quality standards.

• Follow KONE installation procedures, technical drawings and specifications to deliver high-quality installations.

• Manage materials, equipment and tools on-site, ensuring safe handling and storage.

• Support and mentor apprentices, sharing your knowledge and experience to help develop the next generation of lift engineers.

• Maintain excellent health & safety practices, proactively identifying risks and contributing to KONE's strong safety culture.

Qualifications and previous experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation or equivalent qualification

• Valid CSCS card 

• Previous experience installing lifts within new construction or modernisation environments.

• Experience in lift removals and slinging operations (under-the-hook) would be advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including the opportunity to work towards NVQ Level 4.

• Paid overtime and travel time, with no call-out rota.

• KONE vehicle provided, including fuel/charge card.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering day.

In addition to the above benefits, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Your development matters: 

We provide clear career progression pathways to help you reach your full potential. You’ll have access to our learning platform, offering a wide range of courses to enhance your skills and support your growth.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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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 the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we 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 to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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