Lift Engineers – Join Our Talent Pool in London

Company: Schindler Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Job ID

87840

Overview

We Elevate… Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. Schindler combines innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you help shape the future and continue a long legacy that started back in 1874.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+).
  • Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and confirm correct functioning.
  • Check lift function as part of maintenance, including speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supplies using approved tooling and protective equipment.
  • Conduct routine inspection and adjustment of lifts in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation.
  • Carry out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.
  • Conduct site surveys.

What You Bring

  • Experience in Lift Servicing/Maintenance/Repairs preferred
  • NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift maintenance or equivalent
  • Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including multi-brand equipment
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies
  • Ability to work independently with a flexible approach
  • Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors)
  • Manual dexterity and ability to use hands, arms and feet for repetitive tasks and to operate tools and record information
  • Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
  • Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day
  • Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
  • Comprehensive life assurance
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
  • Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
  • Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

We Elevate Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value diverse skills and perspectives as we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026