KONE Apprenticeship Programme 2026

What You’ll do:

As a KONE Apprentice Engineer, you’ll gain real, practical experience, including:

Hands‑On Learning: Working alongside and shadowing experienced engineers on live sites Maintenance & Installation: Supporting the maintenance or installation of lifts or escalators Servicing & Fault Finding: Learning how to diagnose and resolve technical issues safely and efficiently Customer Interaction: Developing professional communication skills with customers and site contacts

No two days are the same and every day you’ll be learning something new.

Training:

Engineering Maintenance Technician - Single Discipline Level 3.

Training is work‑based, primarily at customer sites, so you must be prepared to travel.

Travel to and from customer sites takes place outside standard working hours.

Training Outcome:

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be a fully qualified Lift or Escalator Engineer, ready to take the next step within KONE.

Employer Description:

KONE is one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators, automatic building doors, and maintenance services, operating across nearly 70 countries.

KONE supplies and supports equipment for residential, commercial, and infrastructure buildings, offering new installations, modernisation solutions, and predictive maintenance to keep equipment safe and reliable.

Working Hours :
Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. On Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness