Lift Engineer - Modernisation

Otis Elevator Company ,
Leicester, Leicestershire

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Date Posted: 2020-01-05-08:00 Country: United Kingdom Location: Otis & Subsidiaries Leicester, 123 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 5QX, UK. Great brands have a great story. Ours is legendary.In 1854, Elisha Otis travelled to the New York World's Fair to promote his new invention. Standing high above the crowd on a platform elevator, he ordered the retaining rope cut. The crowd cried out. His safety brake held. And in that moment, one man changed the world's perspective on what's possible, sending it rising up.Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company with values that focus on Performance, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?What are we looking for?Otis are currently recruiting for a Modernisation Engineer based in the Midlands (central region). The main goal of this role is to complete modernisation of lifts and escalators ensuring that they are fit for use and meet the current standards.As a modernisation engineer, you will: + Complete modernisation on lifts and escalators as required by plan or local management team + Be responsible for efficiency by utilising the best tools and methods and by ensuring the hours spent on repairs are in line with Company-identified targets + Achieve all Service Excellence standards. + Control planning and completion of own jobs + Demonstrate high level of commercial awareness Required Experience We welcome applications from talented modernisation engineers, installation engineers, service engineers, principal engineers who live within the Midlands. Suitable locations such as Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham, Derby, Telford, Northampton or any other will be considered.Skills/Experience required; + NVQ3 qualified in lifts + Experience in the Lift industry + Technical ability to fault-find essential + Strong communication and rapport skills are essential + Results-orientated Salary and Benefits + Strong Remuneration Package + A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme + A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success Employer Description Otis is the world leader in reliable, efficient and technologically advanced elevators, escalators and people-moving systems. Our revolutionary Gen2 elevators, energy-saving ReGen drives and NCE "green" escalator have clearly set the industry standard for innovation, safety and performance. More than 2.4 million Otis elevators and escalators are currently in operation throughout 200 different countries. We are proud to have a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures. So just imagine where we can take you!We are a company with a big commitment to the continuing development of everyone who works for us, strongly supporting career progression and facilitating a culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciate that our talent is the key to our success. Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.