Date Posted:
2026-05-15
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Otis London, 96 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BE
Job Title - Trainee Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Trainee Engineer to join our repair team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a career in the escalator industry. You will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of escalator equipment safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Assist qualified engineers with the repair and refurbishment of lift systems
Support fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical components
Carry out basic repair tasks under supervision, including parts replacement and adjustments
Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and service manuals
Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and industry safety standards
Maintain accurate records of work carried out
Keep tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and occasionally customers
Adhere strictly to health & safety regulations at all times
Training & Development
Structured on-the-job training with experienced engineers
Opportunity to work towards industry-recognised qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering)
Progressive development into a fully qualified Lift Repairs Engineer role
Requirements
Essential:
Strong interest in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Basic IT and communication skills
Full UK driving licence (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
Desirable:
Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
Previous experience in engineering, maintenance, or construction environments
Basic understanding of tools and equipment
Career Progression
This role offers a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified Engineer , with opportunities to progress into senior engineering or supervisory roles within the business.
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.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. 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 .
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. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
