KONE

Lift Engineer - Improver

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerKONE
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted15 Sep 2026

At KONE, we shape the future of cities.As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, we provide innovative solutions across lifts, escalators, automatic doors, and maintenance andmodernisation– adding value throughout a building’s entire lifecycle.

We’recurrently looking forLiftEngineerImproverto join our team in East Anglia, covering the Cambridge area.

For this role, you’ll need to be located in or near Cambridge to support the area effectively.

What’san Improver?

Someone with the right attitude, some hands-on or technical foundation, and the drive to learn - but whoisn’tfully qualifiedyet.

Think of it as the stage between:Apprentice (learning basics)→Improver (building practical competence)→Qualified Engineer

As a Lift Service Improver,you’llsupport experienced engineers in delivering planned maintenance, minor repairs, and safety inspections across a variety of lift systems. Spending your time out on site,you’llshadow service routes,assistwith fault finding, and gradually take on hands-on maintenance tasks, learning how to work with different lift types, control systems, and components.You’llhelp prepare tools and equipment, complete basic service documentation, and play a key role in keeping systems running safely and efficiently.

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This is a development-focused role whereyou’llbuild strong technical skills, gain a solid understanding of industry safety standards, and work towards your NVQ3 in Lift Engineering, with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified, independent engineer.

Whatwe’relooking for:

Some experience within the lift industry or a relevant engineering background

A willingness to learn and develop within a hands-on role

Full UK drivinglicence

What we offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience

Company van and fuel card, plus parking apps for business use

Paid travel and overtime

25 daysholiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering day

In addition,you’llhave access to a wide range offlexible benefits, including dental insurance, private medical cover,GymFlexmembership, and exclusive KONE discounts – allowing you to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle.

Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

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