Orona Group
Trainee Lift Engineer

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Orona
Orona is a leading European business group in sustainable vertical transportation. As a global operator with almost 60 years’ experience, it delivers value for customers through its platform of products and services covering the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, modernization, refurbishment and replacement of lifts and escalators in all market segments.
Its vertical transportation solutions encompass innovative, pragmatic and state-of-the-art technologies; giving the highest level of safety, and optimises traffic management, available space, and travel comfort.
Our cooperative business model is committed to people. Its team is composed of 5,700 employees, operating in 12 European countries, supplying complete lifts, escalators, and components to more than 100 countries throughout the world.
Orona in the UK provides a national installation and service coverage from its regional offices. Nearly 300 full-time employees make up the UK team, providing a wealth of skill, knowledge and local market experience.
- 1 out of every 10 new lifts in Europe is an Orona lift
- 100 countries have Orona products installed
- 300,000 lifts worldwide with Orona technology
- We bring more than 25 million people every day to their destination
- Number 1 in production capacity in Europe for complete lifts
- 1st company in the sector worldwide certified in Ecodesign - ISO 14006.
More information at www.orona.co.uk
Intelligent Lifts & Escalators
Intelligent Lifts & Escalators is looking for a motivated Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate to join our Service and Repairs team.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the lift industry. You will work alongside experienced Service and Repairs Engineers, gaining practical experience while developing the technical knowledge and skills needed to progress within the business.
The Role
As a Trainee / Service & Repairs Mate, you will assist our engineers with the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of lift systems. You will work across a variety of customer sites, helping to keep lifts safe, reliable and operating efficiently.
You will receive hands-on training and support while learning how to work safely, professionally and to the high standards expected by Intelligent Lifts & Escalators.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Service and Repairs Engineers with planned maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on lift systems.
- Help carry out routine checks, cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
- Assist with the replacement of lift components, including mechanical and electrical parts, as directed.
- Help identify and report faults, damaged equipment, safety concerns and parts required.
- Support engineers in keeping plant rooms, lift pits, car tops and work areas clean, safe and organised.
- Assist with transporting, unloading and managing tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Use tools and equipment correctly, following training and instruction.
- Follow all company, customer and site health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Wear and maintain the required PPE at all times.
- Complete service documentation and other required paperwork accurately.
- Represent Intelligent Lifts & Escalators professionally when dealing with customers, site teams and members of the public.


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What We Offer
- Competitive salary, based on experience.
- Profit-share-based bonus scheme, subject to completion of probationary period.
- Pension scheme.
- Full training and ongoing support from experienced service and repairs professionals.
- Opportunities to work towards relevant lift-industry qualifications.
- Genuine progression opportunities within the Service and Repairs team.
- A supportive, professional working environment within a growing lift company.
Join Intelligent Lifts, part of ORONA, and be part of a company moving the world safely and efficiently every day.
What We’re Looking For
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Practical ability and an interest in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Good timekeeping, reliability and attention to detail.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instruction from experienced engineers.
- Confidence working across different customer and construction environments.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable, but not essential.
- A relevant college qualification in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar practical subject would be an advantage.
This role is particularly suited to someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is keen to learn and develop within the lift industry.
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