Otis Elevator Co.
Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer
Service Engineer - Nights
Location: Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday 23:00 – 07:00
Role Overview
Would you like to join a truly international, talent-driven company that prioritises Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced escalator engineer to join our Transport for London team, responsible for maintaining our London Underground escalator portfolio. Your key goal is to ensure the safety of passengers and stakeholders through consistent maintenance and repairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out breakdown and repair work on escalators across the portfolio to maintain continuous operation
- Manage escalator maintenance within the London Underground network, ensuring optimal performance
- Proactively and swiftly resolve technical failures, aiming for first-time fixes
- Build strong relationships with customers while on-site through direct liaison
Requirements
Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Lift/Escalator Engineering, with substantial experience in escalator service and maintenance
- Capable of working nights (Sunday to Thursday, 11pm–7am)
- Expertise in a variety of escalator brands and deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
- Valid UK driver’s licence
- Flexibility for overtime assessment
- Strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Proficient in electronic and digital tools
- Safety-conscious professional with a commitment to high performance
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Benefits
Joining Otis offers:
- Stable, long-term employment in a recession-resistant industry
- competitive base salary with earnings opportunities through overtime
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Pension, life assurance, paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave
- Reduced-rate private medical insurance
- Otis Rewards Scheme access
- Employee Scholarship Scheme – funding for further study, including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
- Intensive training in technology, processes, and soft skills
- Modern workwear, branded tools, and support for ongoing professional development
- Regular occupational health and safety training
- Exposure to global landmarks and projects (Eiffel Tower, Burj Khalifa, etc.) as an Otis employee
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Otis is the world’s leading escalator/elevator company, moving 2.4 billion people daily across 200+ countries. Our mission-centric culture highlights passenger/customer safety ( Three Absolutes ) and fosters growth in Sales, Engineering, and Major Projects.
About Otis
We are a diverse, global team of 72,000+ professionals, dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our Employee Scholar Program promotes education accessibility, while our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to sustainable leadership.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates in Otis’s Equal Opportunity Employer policy, ensuring fair consideration regardless of race, gender, disability, or other protected statuses.
Contact for Accessibility Needs
To request accommodation when applying, reach out to careers@otis.com.
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