Lift Tester

KDB Netherlands B.V.

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Gateshead Until 9/14/2026 First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description
At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts, escalators and automatic doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. 
KONE is looking for a Lift Tester to join our Lift Installation team in North East.

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://careers.kone.com/en/

About this role

Summary

Test and commission lift units, identify faults, ensure safety and standards compliance

Job title

Lift Tester

Experience level

NVQ4 in Lift engineering or equivalent

Industry

elevator and escalator industry

Location requirements

Gateshead, UK; on-site role, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

NVQ4 in Lift engineeringdriving licencesafety standards

Preferred skills

modernisationfault diagnosis

Specializations

lift testingelectrical testingsafety standardsmaintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Gateshead, UK

On-site City