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Escalator Engineer

CompanyStannah
LocationAberdeen City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 15, 2026
About The Company
A fifth‑generation British family business, Stannah has been moving people and goods since 1867. For over 150 years, we’ve helped people move more freely, confidently, and safely. From Joseph Stannah’s early cranes and hoists on London’s docks, we’ve grown into a global family company recognised for trusted lift solutions that enhance everyday life. Today, we are world leaders in stairlifts and homelifts, and a major UK provider of passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods and service lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. Our teams design, install, maintain, modernise, and care for lift products across homes, workplaces, public buildings, and transport hubs—keeping people and goods moving, wherever they need to be. What sets Stannah apart is our commitment to quality engineering, genuine customer care, and the family values that have guided every generation. As an independent British business, we invest for the long term—innovating, adapting, and partnering with customers in more than 50 markets worldwide. Our purpose is simple: to make life easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. With millions of products installed globally and a reputation built on trust, we proudly stand by our promise: always true to our word.
About the Role

Company 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.

Job Description

Escalator Engineer Jobs in Central Scotland at Stannah – Join Our Team!

Are you an experienced Escalator Engineer looking for an exciting job at market-leading family-run business? Stannah, a global leader in the Lift Industry is looking to recruit skilled Escalator Engineers.

This job covers key stations across Central Scotland and the surrounding area,  allowing you to work with a diverse range of escalators and moving walkways.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:45 and Friday 08:00 -15:45

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.
  • Autonomy: You'll manage on site works, building relationships with client staff and key stakeholders as the face of Stannah

Escalator Engineer Responsibilities :

  • Conduct maintenance, repairs, and call-outs on escalators and moving walkways from various manufacturers.
  • Ensure high standards of service delivery, safety, and customer care.
  • Perform effective risk assessments and maintain site log cards during every visit.
  • Participate in our on-call rota to cover holiday.

Please see full job description here: Escalator Engineer job description

Qualifications

Escalator Engineer Requirements:

  • Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Escalator Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience: Proven experience working on escalators and moving walkways.
  • Driving License: A valid UK driving license is essential for this role.

Additional Information

If you’re an experienced Escalator Engineer with a solid technical background and are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Whether you're seeking an Escalator Engineer job or a Lift and Escalator Engineer in Scotland, 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

 

#MandRGlasgow

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.

  • Business Division: Lifts Distribution and Service - Maintenance and Repairs
  • Employment Type : Permanent
  • Referral Bonus: Yes
    • Key Skills
    Escalator EngineeringMaintenanceRepairsCustomer CareRisk AssessmentsTechnical BackgroundProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkSafety StandardsClient Relationship ManagementLog Card MaintenanceOn-call SupportDiverse Range of EquipmentDriving LicenseTime Management
    Categories
    EngineeringManufacturingTradesConstructionCustomer Service & Support
    Benefits
    Profit Share Bonus SchemeLife AssurancePension SchemeSimplyHealth Cash PlanLong Service Award SchemeCompany Benefits Discount Rewards SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity and Paternity ProvisionCompany Vehicle
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Escalator Engineer will conduct maintenance, repairs, and call-outs on escalators and moving walkways, ensuring high standards of service delivery and safety. They will also perform risk assessments and maintain site log cards during visits.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    1158
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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