Lift Installation Engineer: Safe, Efficient Installations

Schindler Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with 6% employer contribution

Private medical cover + 24/7 virtualGP

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests & eyewear discounts

Cycle to Work / Tech schemes

Exclusive retailer discounts

Job summary

Schindler Ltd (UK) in Dundee seeks a Lift Installation Engineer to deliver new lift installations across Scotland, including testing and handover. You will work with project teams, site personnel and customers to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes that keep people moving efficiently.

The role requires a lift engineering qualification, extensive installation experience, strong fault-finding abilities and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Lift engineering qualification (NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and lift installation experience.
• Proven lift equipment installation experience in new, refurbishment or modernisation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of lift installation practices and industry standards.
• Fault-finding and diagnostic skills with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication and relationship-building with customers, site teams and inspectors.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to safe working practices and quality standards.
• Experience with a broad range of lift products and systems.
• Knowledge of lift testing, commissioning or acceptance inspection processes.
• Experience on major construction, infrastructure or large-scale development projects.
• Mechanical or electrical qualifications in addition to lift industry training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Install lift shafts, mechanical components and ancillary equipment per installation procedures and safety requirements.
• Assemble traction equipment, align and adjust lift systems.
• Install and tension suspension ropes and safety equipment on new or modernisation projects.
• Install lift entrances, doors, frames and safety devices including manual and automatic systems.
• Carry out final installation checks, pre-commissioning and handover readiness.
• Conduct site surveys and review installation requirements for efficient delivery.
• Monitor site progress and provide updates on work completed, resources and issues.
• Identify and resolve installation-related issues through fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Build positive relationships with customers, site teams and project managers to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and quality across activities.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent working

Customer communication

Driving licence (UK)

Safety conscious

Lift installation knowledge

Education

Lift engineering qualification NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Schindler Ltd (UK) in Dundee seeks a Lift Installation Engineer to deliver new lift installations across Scotland, including testing and handover. You will work with project teams, site personnel and customers to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes that keep people moving efficiently.

The role requires a lift engineering qualification, extensive installation experience, strong fault-finding abilities and a commitment to safety.