Apprentice Lift Engineer-Service & Repairs-Yorkshire

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Lift Engineer in York! This full-time apprenticeship offers a structured 42-month program, covering various aspects of lift service and maintenance. You'll gain hands-on experience while earning an NVQ Level 3 Lift Electromechanics qualification. Ideal for hardworking individuals eager to learn and grow in a customer-focused environment. Upon completion, there may be opportunities to join the Field Operations team for further career development. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your engineering career!

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and customer service skills.
• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to maintain and repair lifts and escalators.
• 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

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

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Apprentice Lift Engineer - Service & Repairs - Yorkshire, York

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York, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring 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 program will develop a comprehensive skill set in all aspects of our business. We are seeking a Service and Repairs Apprentice for Yorkshire and surrounding areas to cover multiple sites with various equipment. You will learn to maintain and repair Schindler equipment alongside other manufacturers, including conducting functional testing to ensure safety standards.

The ideal candidate will be hardworking, determined, ambitious, eager to learn, and committed to advancing their career within an innovative, customer-focused company. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will earn a NVQ Level 3 Lift Electromechanics qualification and formal mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualifications. If a relevant position is available, you may be offered a role within our Field Operations team, with further development opportunities.

Schindler, founded in Switzerland in 1874, is a leading global provider of lifts, escalators, and moving walks. Our environmentally friendly systems contribute significantly to urban mobility. In the UK since 1960, we install, repair, maintain, and service all types of lifts and escalators from various manufacturers. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, Schindler is committed to excellent customer service.

Candidate Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (A-C)
• Full UK driving license or working towards one 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.