Role Overview

Are you ready to start a hands-on career in a technical, safety-driven industry? We are looking for a Lift Repairs Trainee to join our growing London team. This role is ideal for someone who is practical, eager to learn, and looking to build a long-term career in lift engineering.

As a Lift Repairs Trainee, you will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to safely maintain, repair, and service a portfolio of lift equipment across London. You will be trained to prioritise passenger safety, deliver high-quality workmanship, and provide excellent customer service.

What You’ll Do (Training & Early Responsibilities)

As you develop your skills, you will gradually take responsibility for tasks such as:

• Assisting engineers during repair and maintenance visits across your allocated London area.
• Learning how to diagnose faults and carry out repairs under supervision.
• Supporting breakdown response activities and understanding the process of achieving a first-time fix.
• Helping with routine maintenance tasks to ensure continuous reliable operation of lift equipment.
• Communicating professionally with customers on-site and helping build strong working relationships.
• Using digital tools and service apps to record work, findings, and job completion details.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

(A minimum of 1 year lift experience required - full training provided)

• A strong interest in engineering, mechanics, or electrical work.
• Basic understanding of electrical or mechanical principles (college, practical experience, or hobbyist skills all welcome).
• A safety-first mindset and a willingness to learn industry regulations and best practices.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort using smartphones/tablets for work reporting.
• Full UK driving licence (or willingness to work towards obtaining one).

What’s In It for You

• Full training programme covering lift technology, tools, safety processes, and soft skills - supported by senior engineers.
• Stable, long-term career in a highly specialised, in-demand trade.
• Competitive pay with regular progression as your skills grow.
• Company vehicle, tools, uniform and PPE provided once operational in field work.
• Employee benefits including paid holiday allowance, pension, and potential bonuses (company-specific).
• Health & safety training and ongoing support - safety is our top priority.
• Opportunities to progress into qualified Lift Engineer, Repairs Specialist, or Team Lead roles.

Build Your Future

If you’re ready to start a rewarding and technically skilled career, apply today and join us in shaping the future of lift engineering in London.

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 .