Junior Design 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 the UK provides a national installation and service coverage from its regional offices. Nearly 300 full time employees make up the UK team, providing a wealth of skill, knowledge and local market experience.

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

100 countries have Orona products installed

300,000 lifts worldwide with Orona technology

25,000,000 We bring more than 25 million people every day to their destination

Number 1 in production capacity in Europe for complete lifts

1st company in the sector worldwide certified in Ecodesign - ISO 14006.

More information at www.orona.co.uk

At ORONA, we are global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in over 100 countries, with 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology and 2 manufacturing plants, we are proud to be Number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity.

The Role We are looking for a motivated Junior Design Engineer to join our team within the lift industry. This is a great opportunity for someone with a technical or engineering background to develop their design skills, working closely with customers, architects and project teams. Full training will be provided , with the role offering excellent opportunities to gain experience across the full lift design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with pre and post sales order, technical details including assessing access, builders work and H&S requirement's
• Understanding, interpreting and integrating architectural and technical building drawings and information and incorporates within a coordinated working design
• General Arrangement drawings with an awareness of timescales and deadlines in respect of customer requirements, recording design process on company software systems
• To ensure the customer understands the General Arrangement drawings through to full approval
• Attending design meetings to liaise with customers, architects and project designers
• Checking company lift procurement software to ensure the requirements are fully aligned with approved drawings and specifications
• Requesting factory drawings and checks against the approved design
• Full training will be provided

If you are ambitious, safety-driven, and ready to take the next step in your lift engineering career, we would love to hear from you. Why Join ORONA? We offer more than just a job — we offer long-term career development within a stable and growing company.

What We Offer Attractive Salary : Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience

Generous Holiday Allowance : Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, and 8 public holidays

Secure Future : Benefit from a pension scheme with increasing company contributions as you grow with us

Peace of Mind : Life Insurance to support you and your loved ones

Health & Wellbeing : Medical Cash Back Plan to help with health costs, plus access to 24/7 GP services

Family-Friendly Benefits : Enhanced leave for family-related events and emergencies

Support When You Need It : Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for personal or work-related challenges

Eye Care : Eyecare vouchers to help keep your vision sharp

Recognition for Longevity : Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones with us

Referral Rewards : Earn a Recruitment Referral Fee by helping us find top talent

Continuous Growth : Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to support your career journey

Join ORONA and be part of a company moving the world safely and efficiently every day. What We’re Looking For

• Right to Work in the UK (mandatory)
• Degree qualified or equivalent, ideally with a Mechanical Engineering background
• Good practical understanding of AutoCAD or similar drawing software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge or experience of building design would be an advantage
• A practical, detail-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Right to Work in the UK (mandatory)