Jobs in Howley

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

KONE has an excellent opportunity for a Lift Tester to join our New Equipment and Modernisation team on a full-time basis. This role covers the North West, with occasional travel to other areas as required.

Key accountabilities:

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Test lift units in accordance with the relevant test documents and KONE standard interpretation of EN81, Lift Directive and Essential Health & Safety Requirements

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Test lifts within timescales set

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Commission equipment following agreed specifications and commissioning instructions

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Conduct technical assessments, identify faults, and record abnormalities for corrective action

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Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently

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Carry out final inspection and sign the Final inspection document

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Liaise with relevant site personnel to ascertain state of lift

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Manage on-site communication with the customer for day-to-day testing and commissioning activities with a continuous coordination with Supervisor

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Participate in meetings and workgroups related to quality and technical matters

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Ensure lift well security (safe for other trades and public etc) and safety of all persons involved in the installation activities during commissioning and testing of the lift

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Report lift condition and progress to the Supervisor responsible for site activities

Qualifications and previous experience:

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NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent qualification, module TLE4/005 Performing Testing Operations on Existing/Modernised Equipment is desirable

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Willingness to complete the NVQ4 Mods module if not already achieved

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Previous experience as a Lift Tester is desirable

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Good computer literacy

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Good written and spoken English

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Clear UK driving licence

We provide a range of fantastic benefits to our employees including:

Excellent salary depending on experience

Annual bonus up to 20%, target level 10%

Company car or van

Private medical insurance

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Prolonged disability insurance (PDI)

Life assurance

Gym membership

KONE Discounts and cashback platform

Service Awards for every 10 years of seniority

Give As You Earn, which allows to make tax-efficient charity donations​

Cycle to Work Scheme

Your development matters:

We provide clear career progression pathways to help you reach your full potential. You’ll have access to our learning platform, offering a wide range of courses to enhance your skills and support your growth. ​

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship