Lift and Escalators Service Engineer

Schindler Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Pension with 6% contribution

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Eye tests

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Schindler Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Lift Service Engineer to join our Midlands and South West area team, delivering planned preventative maintenance and essential fault finding on lift and escalator equipment.

You will work with advanced electrical and mechanical systems, demonstrate problem-solving skills, drive safety and quality, and maintain site documentation while providing reliable service for our customers.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience in Lift/Escalator servicing/maintenance/repairs preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repairs and routine component replacements.
• Rectify faults and verify correct functioning after breakdowns.
• Check lift/escalator performance (speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temp, power) using company tools.
• Conduct routine inspections and adjustments; reinstate equipment and complete service documentation.
• Perform advanced fault finding and diagnostics; restore equipment to service.
• Carry out site surveys.

Skills

Lift/Escalator Servicing

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Project leadership

UK driving licence

Independent work

Communication skills

Punctuality

Manual dexterity

Fault finding

Administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Lift/Escalator maintenance

Job description

Lift and Escalators Service Engineer

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: 87660

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.

Join us as a Service Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Lift Service Engineer to be based in the Midlands and South West area to carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift/escalator equipment. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components.

Your main responsibilities

• Carry 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)
• To rectify and reduce 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
• Conduct the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentations
• Carrying out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service
• Conduct site surveys

What you bring

• Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Experience leading projects and teams
• Full UK driving License
• 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)
• Good Punctuality
• 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

What's in it for you?

• Attractive salary package
• Company van and fuel card for flexibility on the road
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays
• One additional paid volunteering day each year
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
• Comprehensive life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Enhanced family leave to support you through life's important moments
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, including 24/7 access to a virtual GP for your convenience
• 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

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.