Lift Engineer Apprentice Repairs

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Dartford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global elevator and escalator company is looking for an Engineer Apprentice based in Dartford. This role offers a comprehensive apprenticeship program leading to an NVQ Level 3 qualification. You will gain hands-on experience while learning to diagnose and resolve issues in the field. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and be willing to complete training requirements. A laptop is required for this position. The starting salary is £16,416, increasing with each year of training.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine service visits and repairs on elevators and escalators.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues for customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject

Tools

Own laptop

Job description

**Date Posted:**2026-01-27**Country:**United Kingdom**Location:**19 Schooner Park, Crossways Business Park, DA2 6NW,Dartford, Kent**Join OTIS – Moving People, Moving the World**No one moves people like we do! Every day, we transport 2 billion people and maintain over 2.2 million customer units worldwide. You’ll find our work in some of the world’s most iconic buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and Burj Khalifa.This is your chance to join an industry that remains strong even during economic challenges—and learn from the best.At OTIS, we offer one of the most comprehensive apprenticeship schemes in the lift industry.As an Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work within a supportive team, combining hands-on experience with classroom-based learning to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification—essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer.Your training will be fully supported by OTIS and our trusted apprenticeship provider.Once qualified as a Service Lift Engineer, you’ll manage a regular route, performing routine service visits and repairs. You’ll diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and keep customers informed about the status of their equipment.We’re seeking aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a proactive mindset. You should demonstrate:* **5 GCSEs (or equivalent)** at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject* A willingness to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship* You will require your own laptop**Salary*** **Year 1:** £16,416* **Year 2:** £21,888* **Year 3:** £30,096!At OTIS, we’re committed to the ongoing development of every team member. We strongly support career progression and foster a culture that encourages innovation—because we know our people are the key to our success.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 .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 [e-mail].***Privacy Policy and Terms:**Click on this to read the Policy and Terms