Escalator Engineer London

Job Description

Date Posted:2026-06-03Country:United KingdomLocation:Otis London, 96 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BEService Engineer (Escalator)

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- Night ShiftsKnightsbridge
- LondonCompetitive Basic + Bonus + Benefits / AllowancesGreat brands have a great story.

Ours is legendary.In 1854, Elisha Otis travelled to the New York World's Fair to promote his new invention.

Standing high above the crowd on a platform elevator, he ordered the retaining rope cut.

The crowd cried out.

His safety brake held.

And in that moment, one man changed the world's perspective on what's possible, sending it rising up.Who Are We Seeking?Otis is recruiting for an experienced and qualified Escalator Service Engineer to be based Knightsbridge London working on a permanent night 5 on 5 off shift pattern.Ideally, we would like engineers with exposure to service work on a variety of equipment / manufacturers of EscalatorsAs a Service Engineer, you will be qualified to at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will have in-depth knowledge of a variety of different makes of equipment (preferably including Otis),Someone who can demonstrate sound engineering principles to maintenance and fault diagnosis, whilst working to strict health and safety guidelines at all times.Working as part of a team you will cover all service, maintenance and small repair of the units on siteWhat is On Offer?On top of your competitive basic salary, you will receive overtime plus other allowances and company benefits, 25 Days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays with the 5 on 5 off / 2 on 2 off shift)Otis offers the opportunity for lifelong learning and progression through our Employee Scholarship Scheme and various other training initiatives.

There are opportunities for development throughout Otis.More About UsOtis is the world's largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products, including elevators, escalators and moving walkways.

Our global presence ensures consistent quality, safety and service, wherever you are.We offer products and services in 200 countries and territories.

Wherever you are, you can count on absolute consistency when it comes to quality, safety and style.

Our designs come to life at our ISO-certified factories on four continents.

Given our range of products, we're able to meet the diverse needs of the most demanding customers and passengers.Our global presence also enables us to offer the highest levels of personalized service, delivered by 31,000 expert mechanics worldwide.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Engineer who is looking to develop their career with a world-renowned company.

We are interested in receiving applications from Service Engineers, Repair Engineers, Modernisation Engineers, Escalator Engineers, Lead Engineers, Call-Out Engineers, Staff Engineers, Principal Engineers or Resident Engineers who are happy to work at Harrods on a 5 on 5 off nights shift pattern.If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.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.You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

We are proud to be 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 and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. xwwtmva Today, our focus more than ever 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 values that we call our Three Absolutes
- prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .