Escalator Gear Box Engineer

KONE is hiring an Escalator Gear Box Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on KONE.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include escalator engineering, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 925 other open roles at KONE.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Carry out service, maintenance, and call-out resolutions for escalators as part of the Heathrow Escalator team.

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At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. 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.
Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

In our Heathrow Escalator team, we are looking for an experienced Escalator engineer. In this role, you will carry out service and maintenance of escalators and solve call outs.

To qualify for this vacancy we would expect you to have:

NVQ3 in Escalator Engineering
Experience of working with Escalators
Strong customer skills
Excellent health and safety knowledge
Good written and spoken English
Clean DBS
Driving License
5 year references

We offer a range of fantastic benefits to our Engineers including:

Excellent salary available depending on experience
Radius travel pay
Strong and clear progression so that you can reach your full potential
Kone training programs
20 Days Holiday
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
PDI
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme

Please note:

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.

How we rate this

Escalator Gear Box Engineer at KONE rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Escalator Gear Box Engineer is an open job at KONE.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Slough.
The job was posted on October 22, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by KONE. Apply on KONE

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Escalator EngineeringMaintenanceTroubleshooting

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where escalator engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?

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