Lift Installation Engineer

Job Title

Lift Installation Engineer

Otis Gateshead, Washington Business Centre, Office OF11 & OF12, Turbine Business Park, Washington, SR5 3NZ

Full-time

Entry level

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Consumer Services

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 an installation Engineer to join the team. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely installing a portfolio of elevator units.

• Install new elevators with quality and efficiency
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with all Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
• Stay away overnight as and when required
• Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship
• Conduct inspection before and after installation to ensure high quality and safety standards

• Qualified mechanic with knowledge of elevator equipment and ability to apply elevator engineering principles to installation.
• Qualified to install elevators to NVQ3 level.
• Hold a driver's licence.
• At least 6 months of experience in the field of elevators, ideally acquired in assembly activity or at least experience on site and/or installation.
• Good electrical and mechanical skills.
• Comfortable with plan reading and calculations.
• A passion for technical products and new technologies.
• Appreciation for manual trades and satisfaction of seeing finished work.

• Long‑term employment contract with the world market leader in industry.
• Remuneration in accordance with local standards.
• Intensive training in technology & processes and opportunity to exchange ideas with experienced colleagues.
• Regular training on occupational health and safety and employee support programme. The health and safety of our employees is our top priority.
• Accessible workplace support for commuting, e.g., lift or assistance if you live in a city.
• Opportunity to join a global team with 72,000 employees across more than 200 countries.
• Employee Scholar Programme supporting further education.
• Focus on people and ESG initiatives. Learn more about ESG at Otis.
• Empowering community via "#Buildwhatsnext".

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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