Location | North East Tyne and Wear Gateshead Gateshead Town Centre - Gateshead |
Company name | KONE |
Category | Engineering |
Contract | Permanent |
Full/Part time | Full time |
Salary | £ 1 - Negotiable |
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader, KONE provides lifts and escalators as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. KONE have an excellent opportunity for a Lift Tester to join our Modernisation and Repairs team. We are calling for applications in North West, North East and Yorkshire. Key accountabilities: - Commission the lift in accordance with the agreed specification parameters - Test the lift in accordance with the relevant test documents and KONE standard interpretation of EN81, Lift Directive and/or Design (Essential Health & Safety Requirements compliance) - Take measurements and complete the necessary documentation - Record any abnormalities for corrective action or inclusion in H&RA for the lift/site - Carry out final inspection and sign the Final inspection document - Liaise with relevant site personnel to ascertain state of lift - Take part in meetings and work groups related to quality and technical issues - Is responsible for the lift well security (safe for other trades and public etc) and safety of all persons involved in the installation activities during commissioning and testing of the lift - Reports the condition of the lift to the Supervisor who is responsible for site activities Qualifications and previous experience: - NVQ4 or equivalent Lift Engineering qualification (modernised equipment) - Previous experience as a Lift Tester - Good written and spoken English - Clear UK driving licence We provide a range of fantastic benefits to our employees including: * Excellent salary available depending on experience * Annual bonus up to 15% * Paid overtime * Company car * Strong and clear progression programmes so that you can reach your full potential. * Trainings - KONE have a learning tool that allows you to ap