Field Lift Installation Engineer

Schindler Management Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + one

Pension scheme with 6% company contrib

Comprehensive life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye tests and eyewear discounts

Job summary

Schindler Ltd (UK) seeks a Lift Installation Engineer to support new lift installations from Reading to Brighton, across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. You will install lift systems from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will manage installation progress, fault-finding and coordination with customers and project teams, requiring a recognised lift engineering qualification and UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing lifts on new installation, refurbishment or modernisation projects.
• Strong understanding of lift installation techniques, equipment and industry safety requirements.
• Effective fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• A full driving licence valid for use in the UK.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Installing lift equipment and associated mechanical and electrical components in line with approved procedures and industry standards.
• Completing the installation, alignment and assembly of lift systems and traction equipment.
• Installing suspension ropes, governor ropes and critical lift safety equipment.
• Installing lift entrances, doors, frames and associated operating equipment.
• Carrying out installation inspections, final adjustments and pre-commissioning checks.
• Conducting site surveys and reviewing project requirements to support successful installation delivery.
• Monitoring project progress and providing updates on installation status, challenges and resource requirements.
• Troubleshooting technical installation issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborating with customers, contractors, project teams and colleagues to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and workmanship at all times.

Skills

Lift installation experience

Fault-finding

Independence & prioritization

Communication skills

Driver's license

Safety consciousness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / SVQ Level 3 lift engineering

Job description

Schindler Ltd (UK) seeks a Lift Installation Engineer to support new lift installations from Reading to Brighton, across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. You will install lift systems from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will manage installation progress, fault-finding and coordination with customers and project teams, requiring a recognised lift engineering qualification and UK driving licence.