Otis
Manufacturing
ServiceEngineer(Escalator)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Service Engineer (Escalator) at Otis. Skills: Escalator service, Maintenance, Fault diagnosis. Cover service. Cover maintenance”
Industry & Context.
Fault diagnosis
Night shifts, 5 on 5 off shift pattern
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
NVQ level 3 or equivalent, In-depth knowledge of equipment makes, Sound engineering principles, Work to health and safety guidelines
Nice to Have
Exposure to service work on variety of equipment/manufacturers, Experience including Otis equipment
What You'll Do.
Cover service, Cover maintenance, Cover small repair of units
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working as part of a team
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-03 **Country:** United Kingdom **Location:** Otis London, 96 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0BE **Service Engineer (Escalator) – Night Shifts** **Knightsbridge - London** **Competitive Basic + Bonus + Benefits / Allowances** ** _Great brands have a great story. Ours is legendary._** In 1854, Elisha Otis travelled to the New York World's Fair to promote his new invention. Standing high above the crowd on a platform elevator, he ordered the retaining rope cut. The crowd cried out. His safety brake held. And in that moment, one man changed the world's perspective on what's possible, sending it rising up. **Who Are We Seeking?** * Otis is recruiting for an experienced and qualified Escalator Service Engineer to be based Knightsbridge London working on a permanent night 5 on 5 off shift pattern. * Ideally, we would like engineers with exposure to service work on a variety of equipment / manufacturers of Escalators * As a Service Engineer, you will be qualified to at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will have in-depth knowledge of a variety of different makes of equipment (preferably including Otis), * Someone who can demonstrate sound engineering principles to maintenance and fault diagnosis, whilst working to strict health and safety guidelines at all times. * Working as part of a team you will cover all service, maintenance and small repair of the units on site **What is On Offer?** * On top of your competitive basic salary, you will receive overtime plus other allowances and company benefits, 25 Days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays with the 5 on 5 off / 2 on 2 off shift) * Otis offers the opportunity for lifelong learning and progression through our Employee Scholarship Scheme and various other training initiatives. There are opportunities for development throughout Otis. **More About Us** Otis is the world's largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products, including elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
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