Apprentice Lift Installation Engineer

Summary

To learn the trade of Lift Installation Engineer by efficiently assisting and following direction from a Lead Installation Engineer; undertaking duties as requested by the Installation Engineer and completing the Level 3 Lift & Escalator Electro-mechanic Apprenticeship Standard in order to become competent at installing a range of lift products.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year
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Training course: Lift and escalator electromechanic (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 4.30 with the possibility of overnight stays when needed. May need to work away from home.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
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

Main Duties:

Assisting the Lift Installer in repairing a varied range of lifts including Traction, Hydraulic, MRL’s and Platform Lifts in a variety of different environments.
Use hand tools & power tools to mechanically construct and fit a new lift installation.
Carry out health, safety and environmental checks to make sure that the working area is safe in line with onsite health and safety regulations this will include removing waste materials and keeping a clean and tidy area.
Learning from the Lead Engineer how to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams to be able to fully install the electrical components of the lift.
Assist the Engineer to plan the unloading and storage of materials.
Learn on the job how to analyse complex instructions from manufacturer manuals, layout, schematic and block diagrams.
Work as a minimum two-person team with a Lead Lift Installation Engineer.
Communicate with Project Managers, Site Management and team members effectively.
Undertake manual lift and handling of lift parts and equipment.

Where you’ll work

Fitzalan Square

Sheffield

S1 2AZ

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

ELEVATED KNOWLEDGE LTD

Your training course

Lift and escalator electromechanic (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

L3 Lift and escalator electromechanic Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

About this company

Pickerings Lifts is one the UK’s leading and largest independent lift companies, providing maintenance, modernisation and new products for Lifts, Escalators, Loading Systems and Mobility businesses. With 170 years of experience, Pickerings Lifts is able to offer the ideal combination of expertise, skills, support and cutting-edge technology to design, install, maintain and repair your lift, escalator, loading bay and mobility equipment.

http://www.pickeringslifts.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension Sick Pay 33 days holiday per year seasonal voucher contribution flu vaccine Access to retail discounts, leisure and gym membership discounts.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would look to bring the apprentice on as a full-time member of staff.

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