Trainee Escalator Engineer
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Posted: March 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Trainee Escalator Engineer to join our team in Warrington, working with our stairlift and homelift products. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and a passion for innovation, with experience in designing and implementing escalator systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with our design team to develop new product features and processes.
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Job Description
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
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Stannah have recently been awarded the Lift and Escalator contract with Network Rail. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to grow this area of the business and has created jobs within our company.
Do you have Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge? If so, our Trainee Escalator Engineer role is a great way for you to learn from a market-leading family-run business.
This job covers routes across key stations in Warrington, allowing you to work with a diverse range of escalators, lifts and moving walkways.
Working hours: 08:00-16:45 Mon to Thursday 08:00-15;45 Friday
Why Join Stannah:
• Industry Leadership: Stannah is a trusted name in the lift industry, known for innovation, safety, and commitment to quality.
• Competitive Compensation: In addition to a market-aligned base salary, you'll receive a standby allowance and call-out payment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy benefits such as a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and a Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career Growth: We offer opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and development working alongside qualified engineers.
 
Trainee Escalator Engineer Responsibilities:
• Assist Escalator Engineers on maintenance call-out visits and minor and major repairs.
• Complete required training and qualifications in line with stated timescales in company policies
• Carry out responsibilities in a safe and proper manner both for self and for the well-being of others.
• Ensure a high standard of quality, delivery of service, and customer care is maintained.
• Ensure the company vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure you have essential van stock at all times by liaising with stores person.
 
Please see full Job description here: Trainee Escalator Engineer Job Description_
 
Trainee Escalator Engineer Requirements:
• Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• A good understanding of best-in-class customer service.
• Excellent communication - verbal and written.
• A valid UK driving license is essential for this role.
If you’re seeking your first steps into being an Escalator Engineer and are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Click the "Apply Now" button to send your CV or contact us for further information.
Benefits Include:
• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Company Vehicle
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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.