Lift Engineer Apprentice - Manchester

What We Expect

We’re recruiting a Lift Engineer Apprentice (Level 3) to join TK Elevator UK – an exciting chance to kick‑start a rewarding engineering career. Gain hands‑on experience with lifts across multiple sites, learn from expert engineers, and build valuable technical and customer‑facing skills.

As a Lift Engineer Apprentice, you’ll spend three years learning the trade hands‑on, working alongside experienced engineers and building the skills you need to become a fully qualified Lift Engineer.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the maintenance, servicing and repair of lifts, ensuring work is completed safely and on time
• Learning how to keep sites clean, safe and operating to a high standard
• Identifying, sourcing and using the right tools and equipment for each job
• Planning and organising your work effectively while on site
• Building strong customer‑facing skills, representing TK Elevator professionally
• Travelling to a variety of customer locations and gaining experience across different environments
  
  

Training & Qualification

During your 3-year apprenticeship, you will undertake the Lift and Escalator Engineering Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3), equivalent to A-Level.

• Delivered by L.I.T.S. Limited
• At least 20% of your working time will be spent on off-the-job training
• One allocated day per week for lift-specific distance learning
• You will work towards a Level 3 NVQ in Engineering – Lift Installation & Commissioning
• On completion, you will achieve the Lift and Escalator Engineering Level 3 Standard
  
  

After the Apprenticeship

On successful completion, you will be supported to continue developing your career with us, here at TK Elevator. You will be encouraged to pursue further qualifications and take ownership of your professional growth, contributing to business objectives with passion and enthusiasm.

An apprenticeship with TK Elevator allows you to earn while you learn, gain valuable industry experience and develop a fulfilling career as a Lift Engineer!

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications:

• GCSE (or equivalent):
• English – Grade 9–4 (A*–C) (Essential)
• Maths – Grade 9–4 (A*–C) (Essential)
• BTEC Level 3 Engineering (Pass) (Desirable)
  

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Genuine interest in an engineering career
• Commitment to completing and achieving the full apprenticeship programme
  
  

What we offer

• Structured apprentice salary scheme: Year one salary – £16,872.96 Year two salary - £26,810.16 Year three salary – £29, 245.45
• 34 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Health cash plan provided, allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and more.
• Life Assurance Scheme - 4x annual salary
• Free access to premium health and wellbeing apps
• Subsidised gym membership
• Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

Who we are

We are moved by what moves people, by what moves the world and in our ever-growing cities. Through honesty, transparency, and a commitment to colleagues and clients, they foster a culture of entrepreneurship, passion, and responsibility. With unique engineering expertise, we provide comprehensive support for urban mobility, ensuring safety and efficiency in vertical transportation throughout the lifecycle.

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