Lift Tester

kone· OKB KONE plc
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📍 GlasgowFull time

About this role

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.  

KONE has an excellent opportunity for a Lift Tester to join our New Equipment and Modernisation team on a full-time basis. You will be based from our Glasgow office and responsible for covering the whole of Scotland. As a result, we are open to candidates based anywhere within Scotland's Central Belt. 

Key accountabilities: 

  • Test lift units in line with approved procedures and KONE standards, including EN81, the Lift Directive, and Health & Safety requirements 

  • Commission lift equipment to agreed specifications and commissioning guidelines 

  • Carry out technical assessments, identifying and documenting faults for corrective action 

  • Act as the key on-site contact, managing day-to-day communication with customers while coordinating closely with the Supervisor 

Qualifications and previous experience: 

  • NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent qualification, module TLE4/005 Performing Testing Operations on Existing/Modernised Equipment is desirable 

  • Willingness to complete the NVQ4 Mods module if not already achieved 

  • UK driving licence 

What's in it for you: 

  • Excellent salary depending on experience 

  • Annual bonus up to 20%, target level 10% 

  • Company car or van 

  • Private medical insurance 

  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 1 Volunteering Day 

In addition to the above benefits, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs. 

Your development matters: 

We provide clear career progression pathways to help you reach your full potential. You’ll have access to our learning platform, offering a wide range of courses to enhance your skills and support your growth.     

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

 

 

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Lift Tester position at kone located?
This Lift Tester role at kone is based in Glasgow. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lift Tester role at kone full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lift Tester role in the OKB KONE plc department at kone.
Which team or department does the Lift Tester at kone belong to?
This Lift Tester position is part of the OKB KONE plc department at kone. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Lift Tester job at kone posted?
This Lift Tester position at kone was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.

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