CSE Solution Engineer - Lift & Escalators
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Salary
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£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2123 (Electrical engineers) or SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The CSE (Customer Solutions Engineer) provides technical support to the sales team to develop, sell and successfully implement KONE products and service solutions that meet customers’ needs. You are responsible for taking ownership of the order handling process in terms of defining specifications, details, dimensions, CAD, and layout drawings and estimation of installation and delivery times and costs, as well as managing any customer’s technical questions and supporting the Sales and Operations teams with technical issues.
This role covers the Liverpool and Manchester region, with your base located in Warrington.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Customer relationship Management
- Supports the Salesperson by analysing customers’ technical needs and develops proposals outlining how KONE’s products and services can provide clear solutions to meet these needs.
- Customer contact for technical questions. May participate in planning / specification meetings with contractors, architects, and owners.
- Attend meetings and co-ordinate with project design team (Developers, architects, main contractors, and structural and consulting engineers).
Technical sales support in the Customer Process
- Provides technical and costing support for the sales process.
- Coordinates specifications and delivery times with the Supply Line, Sourcing, or local subcontractors.
- Accountable for solution engineering.
- Ensures that the proposed solution fulfils the codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
- To control costs and have a financial understanding of each project worked on.
- To provide all in-house engineering and technical advice across the product and process range.
- To carry out traffic analysis as required.
Technical support in the Delivery process
- Accountable for solution engineering.
- Accountable for technical site surveys.
- Organizes the order process and documentation.
Skills and Experiences:
- Engineering / technical background (Diploma/Degree in mechanical engineering preferable) or equivalent lift and/or Escalator engineering experience.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must be customer focused with excellent attention to detail.
- Basic AutoCAD experience. Although training will be made available.
- Revit & Navisworks experience is desirable.
- IT literacy. Fluent in Microsoft Office 365.
- Previous experience of elevator/escalator industry and capability to survey and assess existing equipment is desirable.
- Driving license.
- Enthusiastic about engineering and willing to learn.
If you are passionate about the lift and Escalator industry, looking for a new challenge with a leading company, we’d love to hear from you!
Looking forward to receiving your application.
What KONE can offer:
We offer a Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays, 1 Volunteering Day, Pension Scheme, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift & escalators industry, Bonus, EV Car, Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Kone Discounts, Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI), Long Service Awards, Hybrid Working, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access.
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://kone.com/global/en/careers.html
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2129) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~167k in sample- Middle half £37,856–59,488
- Median £46,280
- Going rate £46,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.