Stairlift Engineer Apprentice

A1 STAIRLIFTS LTD

Keighley (BD21 5JX)

Closes in 31 days (Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2026

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Summary

A1 Stairlifts are looking for an enthusiastic friendly outgoing and willing to learn young apprentice to join our small team. We don’t mind being asked any questions as we feel this is great way for you to gain an understanding of what is involved on a day-to-day basis.

• Wage:

  £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Lift and escalator engineering (level 3)
• Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Help and assist the Warehouse Manager
• Adhering to H&S
• Prepping all different makes/models of stairlifts
• Prepping tracks
• Making up kit boxes
• Help with stock take
• Dealing with parts request for jobs and van stock
• Help maintain a clean working environment in the warehouse
• Dealing with colleagues to obtain clarification when required.
• Creating & closing tasks/jobs raised in BC
• Updating the stock spreadsheet
• Buddying with engineers out on-site to help with installs/removals & repairs

Where you'll work

Unit 6-7, Marley Mills
Marley Street
Keighley
BD21 5JX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Lift and escalator engineering (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Comply with health and safety regulations, standards and industry guidance, for example method statements and risk assessments.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and organisational procedures for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Use tools, alignment equipment and measuring devices, completing calibration checks where required.
• Lift and handle systems and components using mechanical or manual methods.
• Apply principle and techniques to access digital and analogue control and drive systems.
• Fault find and diagnose issues using electrical measuring equipment such as multi-meters and electronic diagnostic tools.
• Interpret and use engineering documentation such as electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, construction drawings and general arrangement drawings.
• Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Comply with information contained in site notices and instructions.
• Prepare, maintain and restore the work area on completion of the activity.
• Record and enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment maintenance records, test results, handover documents, on-site checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
• Apply team working principles.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Option 1. Apply the required procedures when working in a traction lift environment.
• Option 1. Apply techniques and principles of measuring and setting out lift equipment.
• Option 1. carry out installation of lift suspension systems.
• Option 1. Carry out installation of lift machines, overspeed protection devices and control systems.
• Option 1.Carry out installation of lift doors, entrances, and associated equipment.
• Option 1. Appy procedures to put the lift into service and confirm correct operation associated with lift systems.
• Option 1. Comply with procedures to access and egress to lift pit and top of car spaces.
• Option 1. Apply procedures to take the lift out of service in preparation for access.
• Option 2. Apply the required procedures when working in an escalator or moving walk environment.
• Option 2. Carry out installation of escalator and moving walk equipment for example truss, steps, pallets, handrail, chains, step band and safety sensors.
• Option 2. Apply techniques and principles of measuring and setting out escalator or moving walk equipment.
• Option 2. Appy procedures to put the escalator or moving walk into service and confirm correct operation associated with escalator or moving walk systems.
• Option 2. Apply procedures to take the escalator or moving walk out of service in preparation for access.
• Option 2. Comply with procedures to access and egress escalator or moving walks bottom return spaces.
• Option 3. Apply the required procedures when working in a traction lift environment.
• Option 3. Check lift positioning systems are working to specification.
• Option 3. Check, replace and setup lift door systems and clearances and check door closing protection.
• Option 3. Check lift travel requirements such as the correct set up of lift travel over-runs.
• Option 3. Inspect and verify the compliance of suspension systems. Determine when replacement is necessary.
• Option 3. Conduct planned and reactive lift maintenance.
• Option 3. Apply procedures to take the lift out of service in preparation for access.
• Option 3. Appy procedures to put the lift into service and confirm correct operation associated with lift systems.
• Option 3. Comply with procedures to access and egress lift pit and top of car spaces.
• Option 4. Apply the required procedures when working in an escalator or moving walk environment.
• Option 4. Carry out removal and replacement of escalator or moving walk parts for example steps, pallets, chains, handrails and adjust for optimal performance.
• Option 4. Check and set up safety systems for example comb plates, handrail entry devices, step sag switches, step and pallet sensors and handrail sensors, ensuring they operate to specification.
• Option 4. Check, adjust and repair tensioning systems for example handrail tension, main drive chain tension, step chain tension. Split, remove and replace chains.
• Option 4. Conduct planned and reactive escalator or moving walk maintenance.
• Option 4. Apply procedures to take the escalator or moving walk out of service in preparation for access.
• Option 4. Comply with procedures to access and egress escalator or moving walks bottom return spaces.
• Option 4. Appy procedures to put the escalator or moving walk into service and confirm correct operation associated with escalator or moving walk systems.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, standards and industry guidance, for example method statements and risk assessments.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and organisational procedures for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Use tools, alignment equipment and measuring devices, completing calibration checks where required.
• Lift and handle systems and components using mechanical or manual methods.
• Apply principle and techniques to access digital and analogue control and drive systems.
• Fault find and diagnose issues using electrical measuring equipment such as multi-meters and electronic diagnostic tools.
• Interpret and use engineering documentation such as electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, construction drawings and general arrangement drawings.
• Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Comply with information contained in site notices and instructions.
• Prepare, maintain and restore the work area on completion of the activity.
• Record and enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment maintenance records, test results, handover documents, on-site checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
• Apply team working principles.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

Training will take place at Keighley College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

About this employer

A1 Stairlift Services provides high quality and affordable prime stairlifts. It specialises in reconditioned stairlifts, backed up by great customer service. The team prides themselves on finding the right stairlift for the each individual customer. The friendly team is always on hand to respond quickly and provide constant care for you and your stairlift.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Full-time position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045361.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:59pm)