KONE Apprentice program, Lift and escalator service

Start your engineering career with a global leader.

At KONE we dont just offer apprenticeship we build careers. Our Apprentice Programme 2026 gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience earn industryrecognised qualification and learn from experts who help to shape the future of cities.

Why choose KONE Apprentice program

• Earn while you learn with paid workbased training
• Learn from experienced engineers on live sites
• Work with a global leader that moves 2 billion people every day
• Build a career in a growing futurefocused industry

KONE partners with Northern Regional College on the Apprenticeship Program in Northern Ireland. Northern Regional College is the main provider of further education across four of the 11 council areas in Northern Ireland. Around 1000 apprentices train with Northern Regional College every year and were expanding to include a broader range of professions.

What youll do as an Apprentice

• Hands-on experience: Shadow and work with experienced Engineers on various sites.
• Service and maintenance of lifts and escalators: Get involved in service visits and minor repairs of the equipment.
• Customer interaction: Deal efficiently and effectively with customers.
• Study: 1-2 days a week is spent at the College studying for nationally-recognised qualifications in the same profession as the apprenticeship. More detailed description is here Engineering - Level 2 Apprenticeship - Engineering & Science at Newtownabbey - NRC

Practical information

• Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm. On Friday from 8:30am 4:30pm.
• Hours of work: 39 per week.
• Duration: 36 months (24 months the College course 12 months NVQ3)
• Start date: 1st of September 2026.
• Salary: starting at 8.87 per hour with annual increases subject to performance.

Location

We offer apprenticeship in Belfast Northern Ireland.

Training is workbased primarily at customer sites so you must be prepared to travel. Travel to and from customer sites takes place outside standard working hours.

Who can apply

• Age: You will be 16 on the apprenticeship start date on the 1st of September 2026.
• Education: qualifications in Maths and English. If you need to improve your GCSE grades the College offers Essential Skills courses to support you.
• Skills & qualities were looking for: practical and hands-on approach motivation and interest to engineering logical thinking good time management and organisation customer service good communication. Positive attitude persistence and proactive approach.
• The role is fieldbased so you will be expected to obtain a driving licence within the first 12 years of the apprenticeship.

Equal Opportunities

KONE is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds (gender ethnicity religion sexual preference etc.). Proud partners of Women Into Construction.

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 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.

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