At KONE, we don’t just offer apprenticeship — we build careers. Our Apprentice Programme 2026 gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn industry‑recognised qualification and learn from experts who help to shape the future of cities.
Why choose KONE Apprentice program?
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Earn while you learn with paid, work‑based training
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Learn from experienced engineers on live sites
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Work with a global leader that moves 2 billion people every day
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Build a career in a growing, future‑focused industry
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be a fully qualified Lift or Escalator Engineer, ready to take the next step within KONE.
What you’ll do
As a KONE Apprentice Engineer, you’ll gain real, practical experience, including:
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Hands-on learning: Shadowing and working alongside experienced engineers on-site
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Maintenance & installation: Supporting the maintenance or installation of lifts or escalators
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Servicing & fault finding: Learning how to diagnose and resolve technical issues
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Customer interaction: Working professionally with customers and site contacts
No two days are the same — and every day you’ll be learning something new.
Practical information
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. On Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm.
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Hours of work: 38 per week.
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Duration: 42 months.
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Start date: 7th of September 2026.
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Level: Level 3 Engineering maintenance technician Apprenticeship standard and appropriate NVQ3.
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Salary: starting at £17,534.02 with annual increases subject to performance.
Training is work‑based, primarily at customer sites, so you must be prepared to travel.
Travel to and from customer sites takes place outside standard working hours.
Locations
We offer apprenticeships across various location in Great Britain: Central London, West London, Heathrow, Keighley, Gateshead, Warrington, Glasgow, Basingstoke, and Bristol.
Who can apply?
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Age: 16+ on the apprenticeship start date (7 September 2026)
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Education: GCSE grades A-C or 4 to 9 in Maths, English, and Science (or equivalent)
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Skills & qualities we’re looking for: practical and hands-on approach, problem-solving, customer service mindset, good communication skills, positive and proactive attitude, willingness to learn and develop
Equal Opportunities
KONE is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds (gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual preference, etc.). Proud partners of Women Into Construction and the Women’s Engineering Society.
Train’d Up, a national apprenticeship training provider, supports KONE with this recruitment and will conduct the first interview stage
Salary description
£17534.00 - £17534.00 per year