Apprentice Lift Installation Engineer

PROTEC LIFTS LIMITED

Nelson (BB9 7PH)

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

Protec Lifts Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Lift Installation Engineer. No experience is required. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on skills in lift installation, refurbishment and modernisation across UK sites. Ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and wants to build a career in engineering.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Competitive starting salary with opportunities for progression.

Training course
Lift and escalator engineering (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 December 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

  • Assist experienced engineers with the installation and refurbishment of lift systems.
  • Learn basic mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
  • Assist with the assembly, fitting and installation of lift components.
  • Work safely and follow site health and safety procedures.
  • Maintain tools, equipment and a clean working environment.
  • Travel to different sites and occasionally work away from home.
  • Develop technical knowledge and practical skills through on-the-job training.

Where you'll work

Unit 26
Clayton Street Industrial Estate
Nelson
BB9 7PH

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)

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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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Mathematics (grade C/4)

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

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Hardworking
  • Willingness to learn
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team
  • A positive attitude
  • Good attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel to sites
  • Occasionally work away

Other requirements

  • Full UK driving licence preferred.
  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above preferred.
  • Previous engineering or construction experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
  • Willingness to travel to sites throughout the UK and occasionally work away.

About this employer

Welcome to Proteclifts Ltd, your trusted partner for comprehensive lift subcontracting services, proudly based in the North West and covering nationwide. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a wide range of solutions to meet your needs, ranging from lift removals, installations, refurbishments, to building and finishing off work. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver high quality results to exceed the expectations of the end user and all parties involved.

https://proteclifts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Full on-the-job training alongside experienced engineers.
  • Opportunity to gain recognised industry qualifications.
  • 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Working away allowance.
  • Supportive and friendly team environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

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

The successful candidate will initially work alongside a qualified lift engineer, receiving practical training. The first 12 months will be an initial training and assessment period, during which the candidate will develop their skills and knowledge.

Following a successful first year, our intention is to enrol the candidate onto a recognised training programme to work towards an NVQ qualification in Lift Installation, subject to suitability and course availability. A development review will take place after six months. Our aim is to support the successful candidate in becoming a fully qualified lift installation engineer, with long-term career progression within Protec Lifts.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Emmie Brown

emmie.brown@luminate.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063332.

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Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 11:59pm)