Overview
Location: Otis Gateshead, Washington Business Centre, Office OF11 & OF12, Turbine Business Park, Washington, SR5 3NZ
Date Posted: 2026-01-29
Country: United Kingdom
What can you expect?
At OTIS, we offer one of the most comprehensive apprenticeship schemes in the lift industry. As an Lift Engineer Apprentice, you'll work within a supportive team, combining hands-on experience with classroom-based learning to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification - essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer. Your training will be fully supported by OTIS and our trusted apprenticeship provider.
Once qualified as a New Equipment Lift Engineer, you'll install brand-new equipment and manage the installation process from start to finish. You'll work on construction sites throughout the year, moving between locations as projects progress.
Responsibilities
As an apprentice, you'll develop the skills to install and service lift equipment, supporting project delivery from initiation to completion. You'll work as part of a team to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across site-based projects.
Who are we looking for?
We're seeking aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for teamwork. You should have:
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject
* Minimum age of 18, a valid driving license, and access to a vehicle
* A willingness to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship
* You will require your own laptop
Salary
* Year 1: £16,416
* Year 2: £21,888
* Year 3: £30,096
Additional information
Want to learn more? Click Otis Apprenticeship Programme!
At OTIS, we are committed to the ongoing development of every team member. We strongly support career progression and foster a culture that values innovation—because we know our people are the key to our success.
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. We are 72,000 people strong, with engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, across more than 200 countries and territories.
We are a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects. Our Employee Scholar Program sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people—passengers, customers, and colleagues—at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our Three Absolutes—prioritizing Safety, Ethics, and Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis, click here.
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