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Find Out Where Your Current Job Could Take You in the Lift Industry
Answer 3 quick questions and get a suggested lift industry pathway plus an example earning comparison.
Use our free online career calculator to compare potential lift industry roles, salary ranges and progression opportunities in just a few minutes.
The lift and escalator industry offers long-term careers, specialist technical roles and opportunities to increase your earning potential across installation, maintenance, modernisation, engineering and support positions.
Our free Lift Career Calculator has been designed to help you explore possible routes into the industry based on your current experience, transferable skills and employment background.
- No cost to use the calculator
- No registration required to get your results
- No obligation to apply or sign up
- Just use it
Simply answer a few quick questions and compare potential career pathways within the lift industry.
Your suggested pathway
Based on your answers
Option 1: Employed route
Employed lift industry pathway
- Paid annual leave entitlement for most workers.
- Employer pension contributions if eligible for auto-enrolment.
- Potential Statutory Sick Pay if eligible.
- Possible employer-funded training, supervision and development.
- More predictable income compared with subcontract work.
Option 2: Self-employed route
Self-employed / subcontract potential
Once experienced and trusted, some people move into self-employed or subcontract work. This route may offer higher earning potential, but it also means allowing for running costs and unpaid time.
Other roles to consider
Example only. Earnings, subcontract income and employment benefits are not guaranteed.
Looking for More Information About the Lift Industry?
The calculator is designed as a quick and simple career exploration tool. If you would like to learn more about the lift and escalator industry, employer partnerships, training opportunities or career pathways, you can visit the main website here Lift Industry Training Group.
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