Lift Apprentice Engineer

Orona is a leading European business group in sustainable vertical transportation. As a global operator with almost 60 years’ experience, it delivers value for customers through its platform of products and services covering the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, modernization, refurbishment and replacement of lifts and escalators in all market segments.

Its vertical transportation solutions encompass innovative, pragmatic and state-of-the-art technologies; giving the highest level of safety, and optimises traffic management, available space, and travel comfort.

Our cooperative business model is committed to people. Its team is composed of 5,700 employees, operating in 12 European countries, supplying complete lifts, escalators, and components to more than 100 countries throughout the world.

Orona in Ireland provides a national installation and service coverage from its regional offices. Nearly 140 full time employees make up Irish team, providing a wealth of skill, knowledge and local market experience.

1out of every 10 new lifts in Europe is an Orona lift

100countries have Orona products installed

300,000lifts worldwide with Orona technology

25,000,000people use Orona technology every day.

Number 1in production capacity in Europe for complete lifts

1stcompany in the sector worldwide certified in Ecodesign - ISO 14006.

We are looking for Two Apprentice Lift Engineer's to join our Repairs/Maintenance team in Dublin. As an Apprentice Lift Engineer you will work with experienced Lift Engineers to learn and understand the company and requirements to become a qualified Lift Engineer. This is a full-time position.

• To complete a 4 year Electrical apprenticeship, supported through a structured in-house development programme in conjunction with SOLAS.
• To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development in the lift industry
• Attend SOLAS and complete course work on time and to a high standard
• Assist and liaise with Managers / Supervisors on relevant work activities
• Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with lift installation and lift maintenance on all electrical equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance in all Health and Safety practices in current legislation

• Willingness to learn
• Able to take instruction and work well as part of a team
• Excellent communications skills
• Positive, can-do attitude, displaying a high level of commitment & motivation.
• You must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test
• Competitive salary (Weekly Pay)
• Contributory pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• 21 Annual Leave Days per Annum.
• Company Sick Scheme
• We strive to be a great place to work
• We offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals
• Opportunity to upskill and undertake your NVQ Level 3

Employment is subject to an interview, reference checks and you must meet the minimum entry requirements for an Electrical Apprenticeship. xcfaprz

To be successfully shortlisted for the apprentice scheme you must:

• Be qualified to Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard
  • This must include five passes in the Leaving Certificate (Maths and English must be two of these)
• Submit an Ishihara colour vision test – it must be on the SOLAS form
• Ideally hold a Full Clean Irish Driving Licence - you will need Commercial Use Car Insurance Cover on your vehicle used for business travel.