KONE Apprentice program, Lift and escalator service

Start your engineering career with a global leader.

At KONE, we don’t just offer apprenticeship — we build careers. Our Apprentice Programme 2026 gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn industry‑recognised qualification and learn from experts who help to shape the future of cities.

Why choose KONE Apprentice program?

• Earn while you learn with paid, work‑based 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, future‑focused industry

What you'll 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.

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 EUR 10 per hour with annual increases subject to performance.

Location

We offer apprenticeship in Dublin.

Training is work‑based, 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: Applicants should be aged 18 or over at the start of the apprenticeship (1st September 2026), reflecting the level of prior educational or hands-on experience required (typically around two years).

• 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 we’re 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 field‑based, so you will be expected to obtain a driving licence within the first 1–2 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 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.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/