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Trainee Lift Engineer

A.W.Parry Lifts Ltd
Bristol Full-time
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Trainee Lift Engineer

A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd
South West England
Full\-time \| Permanent opportunity \| 39 hours per week
Paid Traineeship \| NVQ Level 3 Qualification

Build your career in Lift Engineering with A.W. Parry Lifts

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in engineering?

A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd is an established, British\-owned lift engineering company with over 20 years of experience providing lift services throughout the South West of England.

We specialise in lift maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, new installations and 24/7 breakdown cover. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Lift Engineer to join our experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long\-term career in engineering while gaining valuable practical experience and working towards a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in Lift Engineering.

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Lift Engineer, you will work alongside one of our experienced Senior Engineers, gaining hands\-on experience across a wide range of lift engineering activities.

You'll have the opportunity to learn about the installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of lifts while developing the practical and technical skills needed to become a qualified Lift Engineer.

The traineeship is fully paid and provides a structured route into the lift engineering industry.

Working hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm

  • Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm

  • 39 hours per week
Upon successful completion of your NVQ Level 3, you will be offered the opportunity to progress into a full\-time, permanent position with A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd.

What You'll Gain

  • A paid traineeship

  • Practical, hands\-on experience within the lift engineering industry

  • Training towards a professional, industry\-recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification

  • The opportunity to work alongside experienced Lift Engineers

  • Development of valuable engineering and problem\-solving skills

  • A clear pathway towards a full\-time, permanent career

  • The opportunity to join an established and growing British\-owned company
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and genuinely interested in developing a career in engineering.

You should have:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent), including Maths, English and Science

  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude

  • A proactive approach to work and learning

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • A hard\-working and reliable approach

  • A genuine eagerness to learn and develop within the lift engineering industry

  • A willingness to work alongside experienced engineers and learn on the job
Previous lift engineering experience is not required — this is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career within a specialist engineering industry.

About A.W. Parry Lifts

For over 20 years, A.W. Parry Lifts Ltd has been providing customers throughout the South West of England with reliable and professional lift engineering services.

We pride ourselves on understanding our customers' needs and delivering the highest standards across everything we do.

We're a growing business with an experienced team, and we're passionate about developing the next generation of lift engineers.

How to Apply

If you're enthusiastic about engineering and are ready to start building a career in the lift industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now on LinkedIn or Indeed, or send your CV and a short cover letter to:

amy@awparrylifts.co.uk

Please title your email:

“F.A.O Amy – Job Application”

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: £17,000\.00\-£27,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
Work Location: On the road

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