Lift Repairs Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
Date Posted:
2026-10-28Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Otis London, 96 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BELift Repair Engineer
Location: London
Role Overview
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
Otis is growing and is looking for Lift Repair Engineer to cover the London region within the North and South Circular. You will ensure the safety of passengers by safely maintaining a portfolio of lifts and escalator units.
What will you be doing?
No two days will be exactly the same. You’ll be out across London carrying out repairs and keeping lifts running safely and reliably.
Your day-to-day work will include:
- Carrying out repairs on Otis lifts as well as equipment from other manufacturers.
- Completing everything from smaller repairs through to more complex major repair work.
- Spotting additional issues while on site and taking a proactive approach to getting them resolved.
- Managing your work across a portfolio of lifts throughout London.
- Speaking directly with customers, keeping them updated and building good relationships on site.
- Working safely, efficiently and taking pride in getting the job done properly.
What do you get in return?
We want to give our engineers the tools, training and opportunities they need to build a long-term career.
You’ll receive:
- A highly competitive salary.
- 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
- A great company pension scheme.
- Company van and work phone.
- All the tools, uniform and PPE you need to do your job.
- The opportunity to work towards an NVQ Level 4.
- Access to high-quality technical training to continue developing your skills.
- Opportunities to progress into management or explore different career paths across the wider business.
- Access to our employee scholarship scheme to support your development.
What are we looking for?
You’ll need:
- An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in lift service, repair and/or maintenance.
- A valid UK driving licence.
- Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in the lift industry.
- Good electrical and mechanical knowledge with strong fault-finding skills.
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A practical, adaptable approach to solving problems.
- Confidence using digital tools as part of your work. We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
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 click here.
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].
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms