Installation Engineer

About the role

Launch your engineering career with Stiltz as a Trainee homelift Engineer. Stiltz is a growing global company investing in the next generation of field service engineers. As a trainee homelift Engineer, you'll bring electro‑mechanical skills or a similar hands‑on technical background, along with the drive to develop your capabilities in a field‑based engineering role. If you enjoy problem‑solving, practical work, and learning new technologies, this trainee opportunity offers full training, strong support, and a clear path to grow your engineering career.

No two days are the same — in this field-based engineering role, you'll be working as part of a 2-person team, assisting a qualified homelift Engineer. One day you could be installing a new Stiltz homelift, and the next helping a customer get back up and running. As a Trainee homelift Engineer, you'll work closely with an experienced homelift Engineer travelling across the North of England and Scotland, while being fully supported by a collaborative engineering team that's committed to your development and success.

What We Can Offer

• Salary range £26,732 - £29,416 per annum (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to earn overtime + call out allowance + bonus scheme + company vehicle
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays + 1 extra day off for your birthday!
• Life assurance + critical illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced cash health scheme + wellbeing support
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully supported induction and ongoing training
• Genuine career progression opportunities

What You Will Do

• Assist with the install our award winning Stiltz Homelifts in customer homes
• Support service, maintenance and repair of homelifts
• Manage your van stock, tools and equipment
• Deliver a great customer experience every day

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for people who are reliable, motivated, and eager to learn. A strong work ethic and a practical, hands-on approach are important, along with a willingness to develop your skills through full training and support.

You Might Already Have Experience In:

• Automotive or mechanics
• Telecoms or communications
• Manufacturing
• Rail or transport
• Electrical or mechanical engineering
• Field service engineering

Or perhaps you have no industry experience at all — are you a hands-on, motivated individual with an engineering mindset and a willingness to learn? If so, keep reading.

You'll Also Need:

• Full UK driving license - essential, as company vehicle provided
• Good communication skills
• Confidence working independently
• Flexibility to travel across the region (with occasional overnight stays)

A technical qualification is beneficial but not essential. If you have relevant hands-on experience or transferable technical skills, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, but most importantly you will have a willingness to learn.

Build your future with us

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you can develop practical engineering skills, gain valuable industry experience, and build a long-term career. You'll receive ongoing training and support from day one to help you succeed and progress.