Apprentice Lift Engineer-Service & Repair-London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Lift Engineer in London, where you'll engage in a comprehensive 42-month apprenticeship program. This role provides hands-on experience across various aspects of lift engineering, including service, maintenance, and repairs. You'll develop essential skills and knowledge, leading to a recognized NVQ Level 3 qualification. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, this opportunity paves the way for a fulfilling career in a global industry leader. If you're ambitious and eager to learn, this apprenticeship could be your gateway to success.

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication and customer service skills.
• At least 5 GCSEs required for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform maintenance and repairs on Schindler equipment.
• Conduct functional testing to ensure safety standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Information technology skills

Logical thinking

Good practical skills

Analytical personal qualities

Education

At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (A-C)

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring for Apprentice Lift Engineers for our next generation. A full-time apprenticeship with Schindler involves experience rotations across our business following a 42-month structured programme, covering Service and Maintenance, New Installations, Modernisation, Repairs, and Escalators. This allows apprentices to develop comprehensive skills across all aspects of our business. We are looking to recruit a Service and Repairs Apprentice for Greater London and surrounding areas, to cover multiple sites with various equipment. You will learn and perform all steps necessary to maintain and repair Schindler equipment, as well as equipment from other manufacturers. The process includes functional testing to ensure safety standards for clients.

The successful candidate must be hardworking, determined, ambitious, passionate about learning, and eager to progress their career within an innovative, customer-focused company. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified lift engineer with an NVQ Level 3 Lift Electromechanics qualification and formal qualifications in mechanical and/or electrical engineering. If a relevant position is available at that time, you will be offered the opportunity to join one of our Field Operation teams, with potential for further development within Schindler.

Schindler, founded in Switzerland in 1874, is a leading global provider of lifts, escalators, and moving walks. Our innovative, environmentally friendly systems contribute significantly to urban mobility. In the UK since 1960, Schindler installs, repairs, maintains, and services all types of lifts and escalators from various manufacturers. We are committed to excellent customer service and have over 60,000 employees worldwide.

Candidate Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (A-C)
• Full UK driving license or working towards it within 12 months
• Customer service skills
• Information technology skills
• Logical thinking
• Good practical skills
• Analytical personal qualities

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Total hours per week: 37.