Lift Modernization Engineer

Job Description Role Overview

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 a Modernisation Engineer to join our team in Edinburgh UK. Our 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.

• As a qualified mechanic, it is essential that you have knowledge of elevator equipment and that you can apply elevator engineering principles to installation.
• You are qualified to install elevators to the standards set in your country.
• You hold a driver's license.
• You have at least 6 months of experience in the field of elevators, ideally acquired in assembly activity or experience on site and/or installation.
• You have good electrical and mechanical skills.
• You are comfortable with plan reading and calculations.
• You have an appetite for technical products and new technologies.
• You appreciate manual trades as well as the satisfaction of seeing the finished work.

• You will receive a long‑term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis‑proof industry.
• We offer remuneration in accordance with local standards plus intensive training in technology & processes, and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.
• You will receive modern and high‑quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and a vehicle.
• The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We promote this through regular training on occupational health and safety and an employee support program.

Apply today to join us and build what's next! 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 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, 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 .

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