Job Opportunities Service Technician - South Wales Area

elevators, escalators, & moving walkways for the U.S.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions company based in Coventry is seeking a Service Technician to maintain and service lift and escalator equipment across the Midlands & South West region. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in lift maintenance, experience in servicing, and advanced technical skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous Holiday allowance

Competitive base salary

Attractive Standby Rates

Quarterly Bonus

Competitive Pension

Single Option Private Healthcare (BUPA)

Qualifications

• Experience in lift maintenance/repairs.
• Willingness to Work towards Schindler Certification Level 3.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment.
• Rectifying faults on lift/escalator equipment.
• Conducting safety inspections and maintenance checks.

Skills

Experience in Lift / Escalator Servicing / Maintenance / Repairs

Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge

Advanced problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills

Education

Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift / Escalator maintenance

Job description

Location : Coventry England United Kingdom

Job ID : 83100

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators escalators and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team youll 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 dont just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join Schindler a Top Employer 2025 company as we are recruiting for a

Service Technician - South Wales Area

We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician to join our Team based out of our Coventry Office covering the Midlands & South West region namely the South Wales area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift / escalator equipment and be responsible for completion of Schindler safety inspections and closure of any open non‑conformity to current legislation or standards. They will also oversee improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call‑backs and reduce lift equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components whilst adhering to all company safety and conduct procedures and Provide coverage by an on call rota for out of hours calls maintenance and repairs. This is a permanent and full time role.

What you’ll be doing :

• Carrying out routine servicing of lift / escalator equipment including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE PDA Expert etc)
• Rectifying and reducing faults on lift / escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
• Checking the lift / escalator function as part of maintenance checks to include speed motor start / stop weight noise temperature and power supplies using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment
• Carrying out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift / escalator in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstating lift / escalator and complete service documentation
• Carrying out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques technical manuals and appropriate test equipment restoring equipment to service. Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information
• Carrying out site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
• Working in accordance with the Companys Safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements as well as setting a personal example of safe behaviour
• Contributing to the Company safety objectives where necessary by maintaining / monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its safety management system

What we’re looking for :

• Experience in Lift / Escalator Servicing / Maintenance / Repairs preferred
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift / Escalator maintenance or equivalent
• Willingness to Work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge including Multi-Brand equipment
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure to deadlines and within efficiencies
• The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
• Good communication skills at different levels (Client / Service Leader / Inspectors)
• Manual dexterity - Requires the use of hands arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Good administration skills and punctuality
• Full UK driving License

Benefits Include :

• Generous Holiday allowance
• Competitive base salary
• Attractive Standby Rates
• Quarterly Bonus
• Competitive Pension
• Single Option Private Healthcare (BUPA)

Whats 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.

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 your diverse skills and perspectives as together 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.

Key Skills

• Mechanic Experience
• Pest Control
• Customer Service
• Hand Tools
• HVAC
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Automotive Repair
• Service Technician Experience
• Maintenance
• Heavy Lifting
• Equipment Repair
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1