Apprentice Lift & Escalator Engineer — 42‑Month NVQ Track

Schindler Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Coventry seeks an Apprentice Lift or Escalator Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience across installation, servicing, and maintenance over a 42-month apprenticeship, acquiring a NVQ Level 3 and an Electromechanics qualification. The role requires a genuine interest in engineering, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a commitment to learning. Enjoy competitive salary and diverse cultural support while contributing to enhancing quality of urban life.

Benefits

Competitive apprentice salary

Ongoing mentoring

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on work and structured study.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support installation of lifts or escalators on construction sites.
• Learn to assemble mechanical components and wiring per technical drawings.
• Assist with testing and safety checks before handover.

Skills

Genuine interest in mechanical or electrical engineering

Reliability and punctuality

Basic IT skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English

Job description

A global engineering company in Coventry seeks an Apprentice Lift or Escalator Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience across installation, servicing, and maintenance over a 42-month apprenticeship, acquiring a NVQ Level 3 and an Electromechanics qualification. The role requires a genuine interest in engineering, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a commitment to learning. Enjoy competitive salary and diverse cultural support while contributing to enhancing quality of urban life.