Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
Average salary (a year)
£22000.0 to £45000.0 (starter to experienced)
Typical hours (a week)
40.0 to 45.0 a week
You could work
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need to get a trainee position.
Relevant courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do an apprenticeship with a lift repair company, for example:
You'll usually need:
some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
You may be able to join a lift engineering company as a new starter and do on-the-job training through the Lift and Escalator Industry Association .
As your career develops you could go on to complete a Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Lift and Escalator Technology .
You can apply directly to employers if you've got relevant qualifications and experience in electrical, electro-mechanical or building services engineering.
You may need to travel to other parts of the country for some commercial and industrial contracts.
You can get more details about careers in maintenance engineering from the Lift and Escalator Industry Association and Neon .
You'll need:
As a lift engineer, you would:
You could work at a client's business.
Your working environment may be cramped, dirty and you'll travel often.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience, you could move into:
You could also use your skills to work in the wider building services engineering sector.
