Electronics Repair Engineer (12 month FTC) - ITS
TK Elevator UK Ltd — WythenshaweEngland, United Kingdom
Who we are
TK Elevator is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. The company’s most important business line is the service business, proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians worldwide. We are moved by what moves people: TKE – Move Beyond.
TK Elevator’s service and maintenance operations are supported by our International Technical Services network (ITS): a global network of research centres and product experts dedicated to providing high-level technical support for our competitors’ elevators and escalators. ITS Manchester is a unique environment, with lift and escalator engineers alongside software and electronics specialists, working together to understand the latest technology developments in our industry and deliver solutions for our customers’ service requirements. The ITS network is committed to making our extensive knowledge in third-party maintenance accessible to each of TK Elevator’s service technicians across the world, so they are equipped to provide highest quality service and keep customers’ equipment moving.
What we expect
We are currently seeking an Electronics Repair Engineer to join our ITS Manchester team on a 12 month FTC, with experience to repair and refurbish a diverse range of Inverter Drives and Printed Circuits Boards (PCB) from a wide range of manufacturers.
You will be working alongside an array of industry experts from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, which combined form a highly skilled group of engineers and in house business support.
You will contribute to our ongoing research & discovery work to develop innovative ways of repairing complex electronic failures. You will engage & collaborate with talented colleagues from across the world and deliver first-class service to our customers and clients.
As an Electronics Repairs Engineer, your day to day will include:
- Implement strict company procedures and relevant safety guidelines
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Diagnose and repair Inverter drives and PCBs to component level
- Comprehensive functional diagnosis and testing of electronic equipment ensuring quality and performance standards are met
- Generate detailed fault reports for customers and update internal databases
- Provide regular updates on job progress to management and relevant stakeholders
- Research & procurement of electronic components
- Experienced with operating 3-phase equipment
Who we are looking for
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in an electronic repair or diagnostics environment
- Proficient in both surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole component repair
- Proven soldering and de-soldering skills with attention to precision and quality
- Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and fault-find to individual components level
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude, capable of working to meet customer deadlines
- Competency for working independently and as part of a team
- An investigative mind-set that can implement solutions using Industry best practices
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills
- NVQ4/HND (or similar) qualification an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What we offer
- Competitive salary paid on a monthly basis
- 34 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
- Attractive company pension scheme
- Health cash plan provided, allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and more.
- Life Assurance Scheme - 4x annual salary
- Free access to premium health and wellbeing apps
- Subsidised gym membership
- Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision
- Multiple salary sacrifice benefits including Electric Cars and Cycle2Work
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a friend scheme
Additional information
As an equal-opportunity employer, TK Elevator values diversity. TK Elevator welcomes applicants from all individuals and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria.
Job details
| Posting date: | 2026/03/12 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Temporary, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | On Site |
| Job family: | Customer Services |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | UK_IRL_TKE00096 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
