Apprentice Lift Engineer United Kingdom
Job description
Have you considered a career in Lift Engineering?
If you have a passion for electronics and mechanics or have previous experience working in a mechanical/electrical role and looking for a career change, we want to hear from you!
Stannah is looking to recruit ambitious Apprentice Lift Engineers to join our Maintenance and Repair division.
As an Apprentice Lift Engineer, you will be closely supported and mentored by our qualified Lift Engineers and internal training department allowing you to gain the skills and experience that you need to succeed in your career and become a qualified Lift Engineer.
Over a period of 36 - 42 months you will complete our apprenticeship programme which will involve a mixture of practical learning and further education allowing you to achieve an NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (Maintenance and Repair)
On a day-to-day basis, you will shadow our Lift Engineers by attending servicing and repair jobs on a variety of passenger and goods carrying lifts which will support your theoretical-based learning and development.
This position is based from our Bristol Service Branch however opportunities in other locations are available. Click here to search for other opportunities.
Choosing to study for an apprenticeship with Stannah can be both an inspiring and rewarding way to start your career.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shadow qualified Engineers assisting with the servicing and repair of lifts.
- Attend distance learning courses and complete coursework on time and to a high standard
- Attend training and mentoring sessions, both physical and online
- Participate in at least 20% off-the-job training
- Demonstrate the aptitude and behaviours of a future Stannah Engineer.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 - 9 (A-C) passes in Maths, English
- Have a keen interest in engineering or practical experience working in a related role.
Applications are to be submitted by 31st March. Interviews will take place in April 2023 with the view of successful candidates starting in July 2023.
Company Information:
Stannah is a British family owned company, who provide elevators, escalators and moving walkways and manufacture stairlifts and platform lifts, we offer repairs and servicing 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The family is now in their fifth generation and play a hands-on role in running the business, ensuring the family ethos and values are maintained. Our salaries, benefits packages and supportive working environments attract the best people who strive to offer quality and dedication within their work.
We are a company who are pioneers of forward thinking, we never forget that vital to our success are the amazing people who work for us and the commitment we have to our customers. We have carefully selected the following benefits which complement our employees’ lifestyles.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme, which is paid to all employees each quarter, based on Group Company profits
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
- Pension Scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan which allows you to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy, chiropody and flu vaccinations.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with additional holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount and Rewards Scheme which includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out and more
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
