Apprentice Lift Engineer
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
Apprentice Lift Engineer Jobs in Gateshead at Stannah - Come and join our Team !
Are you looking for an Engineering apprenticeship? Have you considered a career in Lift Engineering?
Stannah is looking to recruit ambitious Apprentice Lift Engineers to join our Maintenance and Repair division. You will cover a route across Gateshead and the surrounding areas.
This a great opportunity to earn, whilst you learn and continue your education. You will receive a starting salary of £17,679 which will be reviewed regularly based on performance. We offer a great benefits package with our profit share bonus scheme, Simply Health, 25 days holiday, matched contribution pension scheme, shop discounts plus much more!
If you're passionate about electronics and mechanics or have previous experience in a mechanical/electrical role and are seeking a career change, we want to hear from you!
Apprentice Lift Engineer 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 in person and online.
- Participate in at least 20% off-the-job training.
- Demonstrate the aptitude and behaviours of a future Stannah Lift Engineer.
Training and Development:
- Duration of 40 months
- A mix of practical, mentoring and structured learning at our training centre.
- You will achieve a qualification in Lift Engineering
Please see the full job description here: Apprentice Lift Engineer Job description
Apprentice Lift Engineer Requirements:
- 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.
- A valid driving licence or working towards
Benefits Include:
- Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
- Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.