Lift Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

During this apprenticeship you will report to the Jackson's Manchester Office. This opportunity will provide excellent training in mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic engineering relating to the service, repair, modernisation and installation of a wide range of lift-associated equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Lift and escalator engineering (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include:

Working alongside experienced lift engineers
Application of the use of tools
Risk assessing safety critical environments
Carrying out the servicing of lift equipment
Investigating lift breakdowns
Replacing worn/damaged equipment
Modernising existing lift equipment

Where you’ll work

Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre
West Gate
Mansfield
NG18 1NH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

L.I.T.S. LIMITED

Your training course

Lift and escalator engineering (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards and industry guidance, for example method statements and risk assessments.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and organisational procedures for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Use tools, alignment equipment and measuring devices, completing calibration checks where required.
Lift and handle systems and components using mechanical or manual methods.
Apply principle and techniques to access digital and analogue control and drive systems.
Fault find and diagnose issues using electrical measuring equipment such as multi-meters and electronic diagnostic tools.
Interpret and use engineering documentation such as electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, construction drawings and general arrangement drawings.
Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Comply with information contained in site notices and instructions.
Prepare, maintain and restore the work area on completion of the activity.
Record and enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment maintenance records, test results, handover documents, on-site checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
Apply team working principles.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Option 1. Apply the required procedures when working in a traction lift environment.
Option 1. Apply techniques and principles of measuring and setting out lift equipment.
Option 1. carry out installation of lift suspension systems.
Option 1. Carry out installation of lift machines, overspeed protection devices and control systems.
Option 1.Carry out installation of lift doors, entrances, and associated equipment.
Option 1. Appy procedures to put the lift into service and confirm correct operation associated with lift systems.
Option 1. Comply with procedures to access and egress to lift pit and top of car spaces.
Option 1. Apply procedures to take the lift out of service in preparation for access.
Option 2. Apply the required procedures when working in an escalator or moving walk environment.
Option 2. Carry out installation of escalator and moving walk equipment for example truss, steps, pallets, handrail, chains, step band and safety sensors.
Option 2. Apply techniques and principles of measuring and setting out escalator or moving walk equipment.
Option 2. Appy procedures to put the escalator or moving walk into service and confirm correct operation associated with escalator or moving walk systems.
Option 2. Apply procedures to take the escalator or moving walk out of service in preparation for access.
Option 2. Comply with procedures to access and egress escalator or moving walks bottom return spaces.
Option 3. Apply the required procedures when working in a traction lift environment.
Option 3. Check lift positioning systems are working to specification.
Option 3. Check, replace and setup lift door systems and clearances and check door closing protection.
Option 3. Check lift travel requirements such as the correct set up of lift travel over-runs.
Option 3. Inspect and verify the compliance of suspension systems. Determine when replacement is necessary.
Option 3. Conduct planned and reactive lift maintenance.
Option 3. Apply procedures to take the lift out of service in preparation for access.
Option 3. Appy procedures to put the lift into service and confirm correct operation associated with lift systems.
Option 3. Comply with procedures to access and egress lift pit and top of car spaces.
Option 4. Apply the required procedures when working in an escalator or moving walk environment.
Option 4. Carry out removal and replacement of escalator or moving walk parts for example steps, pallets, chains, handrails and adjust for optimal performance.
Option 4. Check and set up safety systems for example comb plates, handrail entry devices, step sag switches, step and pallet sensors and handrail sensors, ensuring they operate to specification.
Option 4. Check, adjust and repair tensioning systems for example handrail tension, main drive chain tension, step chain tension. Split, remove and replace chains.
Option 4. Conduct planned and reactive escalator or moving walk maintenance.
Option 4. Apply procedures to take the escalator or moving walk out of service in preparation for access.
Option 4. Comply with procedures to access and egress escalator or moving walks bottom return spaces.
Option 4. Appy procedures to put the escalator or moving walk into service and confirm correct operation associated with escalator or moving walk systems.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards and industry guidance, for example method statements and risk assessments.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and organisational procedures for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Use tools, alignment equipment and measuring devices, completing calibration checks where required.
Lift and handle systems and components using mechanical or manual methods.
Apply principle and techniques to access digital and analogue control and drive systems.
Fault find and diagnose issues using electrical measuring equipment such as multi-meters and electronic diagnostic tools.
Interpret and use engineering documentation such as electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, construction drawings and general arrangement drawings.
Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Comply with information contained in site notices and instructions.
Prepare, maintain and restore the work area on completion of the activity.
Record and enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment maintenance records, test results, handover documents, on-site checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
Apply team working principles.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Your training plan

Full training and support will be given via work-based learning. The successful applicant will be expected to achieve the following:

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance - Lift or Escalator Service and Repair
Lift and Escalator Industry Association distance learning units

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A* -C (4-9))
Maths (grade A* -C (4-9))

BTEC or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Science (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day a week)

About this company

Jackson Lift Group is the fastest growing company within the lift industry, which enjoys a high reputation.

After this apprenticeship

The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to continue their development and become a member of a team of technicians. This will enable them to provide a range of support activities to engineers and other members of staff.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

L.I.T.S. LIMITED

Jayne Herring

jayne.herring@lits.org.uk

+10168989762

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306329.

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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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