Kone Apprenticeship Scheme

3 weeks ago

Keighley, United Kingdom Kone Full time

Train'd Up are a national Apprenticeship training provider, we are seeking to support KONE UK in the recruitment of new start Apprentice Lift / Escalator Engineers, we have opportunities in various locations including
- Aberdeen, Glasgow, Peterborough, Keighley, Yorkshire & Nottingham

Apprenticeship summary:
Working week:
Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 4.00pm

Total hours per week: 39.00

Expected duration: 42 months

Possible start date: September 2024

Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Apprentice Elevator / Escalator Engineer with KONE plc a brief overview of the role: KONE ensure that Apprentices receive the work-based training required by providing all the necessary facilities, resources and opportunities to acquire the skills of the vocation.

Vacancy description:
Daily duties will include:
Shadowing and working with Engineers on various sites

General maintenance or installation of lifts / escalators / doors

Servicing lifts / escalators / doors including fault finding

Dealing efficiently and effectively with customers

Requirements and prospects:
Desired skills:
Practical skills

Logical thinking skills

Customer service skills

Good communication skills

Personal qualities:
Highly motivated

Committed to getting the job done

Desired qualifications: Must hold or expect to achieve 5 x GCSEs A - C grades including Maths, English, Science (or equivalent).

Things to consider: Work-based training will primarily be in your work location, however you must be prepared to travel.

About KONE:
Elevate your career as a KONE engineer

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2019, we had annual net sales of EUR 10 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

KONE is a global leader in the lift and escalator industry where hundreds of millions of people around the world use our lifts, escalators and other People Flow solutions daily. Regularly ranked as one of the world’s most innovative companies, our goal is to offer the best People Flow experience to those using our equipment in residential and office buildings, hotels, public transportation sites, hospitals, shopping malls and all other built up environments in an increasingly urbanised world.

In order to maintain our continuous growth as an organisation, we are offering a large number of exciting apprenticeship opportunities.

This is a paid apprenticeship that will offer both experience and a professional industry recognised qualification (NVQ3) as well as the prospects of a successful and rewarding career.

Skills and Education required:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and Science

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Effective communication skills

A practical approach to problem solving

Hard-working and reliable

Committed to getting the job done

Persistence and a proactive approach to your work

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.
- 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._

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