Lift Tester

Kone México; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lift and escalator company in Gateshead is offering a full-time position for a Lift Tester. The successful candidate will test lift units and commission equipment while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Qualifications include an NVQ4 in Lift Engineering and previous testing experience is preferred. This role also includes a range of benefits such as a competitive salary, annual bonus, company vehicle, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company car or van

Private medical insurance

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Prolonged disability insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership

KONE Discounts and cashback platform

Service Awards for every 10 years of seniority

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lift Tester is desirable.
• Willingness to complete the NVQ4 Mods module if not already achieved.
• Clear UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Test lift units in accordance with test documents.
• Commission equipment following specifications.
• Conduct technical assessments and identify faults.
• Manage on-site communication with customers.

Skills

Testing lift units

Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

Good computer literacy

Good written and spoken English

Education

NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

Lift Tester page is loaded## Lift Testerlocations: Gateshead: Middlesbroughtime type: Vollzeitposted on: Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: R0656461At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.KONE has an excellent opportunity for a **Lift Tester** to join our New Equipment and Modernisation team on a full-time basis. This role covers the **North East,** with occasional travel to other areas as required.**Key accountabilities:*** Test lift units in accordance with the relevant test documents and KONE standard interpretation of EN81, Lift Directive and Essential Health & Safety Requirements* Test lifts within timescales set* Commission equipment following agreed specifications and commissioning instructions* Conduct technical assessments, identify faults, and record abnormalities for corrective action* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently* Carry out final inspection and sign the Final inspection document* Liaise with relevant site personnel to ascertain state of lift* Manage on-site communication with the customer for day-to-day testing and commissioning activities with a continuous coordination with Supervisor* Participate in meetings and workgroups related to quality and technical matters* Ensure lift well security (safe for other trades and public etc) and safety of all persons involved in the installation activities during commissioning and testing of the lift* Report lift condition and progress to the Supervisor responsible for site activities**Qualifications and previous experience:*** NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent qualification, module TLE4/005 Performing Testing Operations on Existing/Modernised Equipment is desirable* Willingness to complete the NVQ4 Mods module if not already achieved* Previous experience as a Lift Tester is desirable* Good computer literacy* Good written and spoken English* Clear UK driving licence**We provide a range of fantastic benefits to our employees including:*** Excellent salary depending on experience* Annual bonus up to 20%, target level 10%* Company car or van* Private medical insurance* 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day* Company Pension Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)* Life assurance* Gym membership* KONE Discounts and cashback platform* Service Awards for every 10 years of seniority* Give As You Earn, which allows to make tax-efficient charity donations* Cycle to Work Scheme**Your development matters:**We provide clear career progression pathways to help you reach your full potential. You’ll have access to our learning platform, offering a wide range of courses to enhance your skills and support your growth. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Wir bei KONE konzentrieren uns auf die Schaffung einer innovativen und partnerschaftlichen Arbeitskultur, in der wir den Beitrag jedes einzelnen wertschätzen. Die Mitarbeiterbindung ist für uns ein Schwerpunktbereich und wir ermutigen unsere Mitarbeiter, sich einzubringen sowie Informationen und Ideen auszutauschen. Nachhaltigkeit ist ein integraler Bestandteil unserer Kultur und der täglichen Arbeit. Wir befolgen ethische Geschäftspraktiken und haben es uns zum Ziel gesetzt, eine Kultur des Miteinander aufzubauen, in der Kollegen einander vertrauen und sich respektieren und in der gute Leistung anerkannt wird. Als Unternehmen, das einen großartigen Arbeitsplatz bietet, sind wir darauf stolz, eine Vielzahl von Erfahrungen und Möglichkeiten anzubieten, mit deren Hilfe Sie Ihre beruflichen und persönlichen Ziele erreichen und ein gesundes, ausgeglichenes Leben genießen können.Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter