Apprentice Lift Engineer

I.C. LIFTEK LTD

CHORLEY, PR6 9NX

Closes today at 11:59pm

Posted on 20 May 2024

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Summary

Working with qualified experienced lift engineers and training to use mechanical, electrical & hydraulic skills to carry out the Installation, refurbishment, repair and commissioning of lift equipment. With the aim to qualify as a Lift Engineer with competitive salary in a thriving industry.

Annual wage
£13,500 a year

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Salary and pay increase reviewed annually.

Training course
Lift and escalator electromechanic (level 3)
Hours
Weekdays 07:15 - 15:30 (14:30 Friday). Occasional flexibility required.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

A very varied career with tasks that will include the following:

  • Installation - setting out and fitting lifts, lifting gear, ancillary equipment, and commissioning equipment
  • Refurbishment - replacing or upgrading single or multiple lift components, panel displays, communication systems, buttons, control, drive, door systems, lighting etc.
  • Dimantling and removal of lifts
  • Troubleshooting and breakdown repairs to all types of lift

Where you’ll work

8 MORNINGTON ROAD

ADLINGTON

CHORLEY

PR6 9NX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

L.I.T.S. LIMITED

Your training course

Lift and escalator electromechanic (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Lift and Rscalator Electromechanic Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • On the job training with fully qualified and experienced lift engineers, regular assement from the training provider and day release at college to work towards an NVQ level 3

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths, English, Science (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Working throughout the Northwest. Some heavy lifting involved.

About this company

We are a small company of 4 engineers who work on a contract basis for various Lift companies from the largest international to smaller independents. We specialise in Modernisation and non-standard technically challenging installation of Lifts. We travel from site to site usually in the north west and conditions will depend on the type of project ranging from construction sites to occupied buildings.

After this apprenticeship

  • To become a qualified Lift engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

I.C. LIFTEK LTD

Colin Moran

icliftek@gmail.com

07966877957

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251987.

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Closes today at 11:59pm

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