Application Engineer Trainee

Schindler Group; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Addlestone is looking for an Application Engineer Trainee. In this role, you will provide innovative solutions for lift systems, support customers, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about engineering and have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a diverse culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Company car or allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Some experience with engineering design, installation, or technical calculations.
• Strong technical skills and a relentless drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and cost-effective engineering solutions for lift systems.
• Support customers with a customer-first mindset.
• Ensure on-time project delivery and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Effective communication

Team spirit

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D tools like Revit

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 85212

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Your main responsibilities

Why not kick start Your Engineering career as an Application Engineer Trainee!
Join Schindler’s Modernisation & Design Centre in Addlestone. Are you ready to spark your engineering journey in the heart of innovation? Schindler’s Modernisation & Design Centre (MDC) is searching for a passionate and driven Application Engineer Trainee to join our dynamic team in Addlestone. This is your chance to work on cutting‑edge lift solutions, help revolutionise urban mobility, and grow with a world‑leading company!

What You’ll be doing:

• Deliver creative and cost‑effective engineering solutions for custom and pre‑engineered lift systems
• Support internal and external customers with a customer‑first mindset
• Master the art of product configuration—design layouts, develop new lift components, and generate accurate bills of materials
• Use your technical know‑how to ensure first‑pass yield and on‑time project delivery
• Travel to client sites for surveys and meetings, taking ownership from design all the way to site documentation and manuals
• Champion safety and compliance, always setting the gold standard for Health & Safety in engineering practices

What you bring

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Some experience with engineering design, installation, or technical calculations
• Knowledge of CAD—AutoCAD, 3D tools like Revit, and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Team spirit and customer focus, paired with a relentless drive for results and bags of enthusiasm!

What’s in it for you?

• Join our purpose‑driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
• Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
• 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
• 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

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

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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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.

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