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Whether you're already working in engineering, maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or another technical environment, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a global leader.\nWe'll provide structured training, hands-on experience, and support towards achieving your NVQ Level 3 qualification, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a qualified Escalator Engineer.\nKONE is a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, keeping people moving safely through buildings and transport networks. We’re invitingpart-qualified engineers to register their interest in future opportunities with KONE.\nFuture Opportunities\nAs an Escalator Engineer trainee, you could work alongside qualified engineers to:\nSupport escalator servicing, maintenance and repairs\n\nDevelop fault-finding and diagnostic skills\n\nComplete inspections and minor repairs\n\nFollow KONE’s safety and quality standards\n\nBuild positive relationships with customers and site teams\n\nComplete training and assessments towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification\n\nYou’ll remain accountable for working safely, delivering quality work and taking an active role in your development.\nWho We’d Like to Hear From\nYou may be an improver or part-qualified engineer with:\nPractical mechanical, electrical or maintenance experience\n\nRelevant tools, technical knowledge and hands-on ability\n\nA safety-conscious and customer-focused approach\n\nGood communication and problem-solving skills\n\nThe motivation to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification\n\nLift or escalator experience would be helpful, but relevant transferable experience will also be considered.\nWhy Build Your Career with KONE?\nDepending on the future role and location, our reward package may include:\nSupport towards achieving your NVQ Level 3 qualification\n\nStructured training and mentoring\n\nCompetitive salary and overtime opportunities\n\nCompany van and support with business travel\n\nPrivate healthcare, pension and life assurance\n\nGenerous annual leave and wellbeing benefits\n\nCareer progression into qualified, technical or leadership roles\n\nRegister Your Interest\nJoining our talent pool is not an application for a current vacancy and does not guarantee employment. It means we can contact you when a suitable opportunity becomes available. Your information will be managed in line with our recruitment privacy arrangements.\nKONE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. Women and people from other groups currently underrepresented in engineering are particularly encouraged to register their interest. We also welcome disabled people, veterans, career changers and candidates from all backgrounds. If you need an adjustment at any stage of our future recruitment process, please let us know.\n\nRegister your interest today and be among the first to hear about future Escalator Engineer's mate opportunities with KONE.\nAt 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. 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