Lift Service Engineer

Schindler UK & Ireland; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company van with fuel card

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 6% company contrib

Comprehensive life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests and eyewear discounts

Tech and Cycle to Work schemes

Résumé du poste

Schindler UK & Ireland in Aberdeen seeks a Lift Service Engineer to service and repair elevator systems at client sites. You will perform routine servicing, fault finding, and diagnostics across multi-brand equipment, ensuring safe operation and compliance with procedures. A full UK driving licence is required, with a customer-focused approach.

You will also benefit from a company van, medical and pension plans, and ongoing training opportunities to advance your career within Schindler.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent
• Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge across multi-brand equipment
• Full UK driving license
• Experience in lift servicing/maintenance/repairs preferred
• Good communication skills with clients and inspectors

Responsabilités

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment and minor repairs
• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment during breakdowns and verify proper functioning
• Perform inspections and adjustments of installations and reinstate lifts with documentation
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics using manuals and test equipment
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines with independence and flexibility

Connaissances

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in lift maintenance

Description du poste

Company description:

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job ID: 91339

We Elevate... You

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

Lift Service Engineer

Job description:

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc)


• To rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning


• Checks to include, speed, motor start/stop, noise temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment


• Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment, of installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation


• Carrying out 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

Profile description:

• Experience in lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred


• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent


• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment


• Advanced problem-solving skills


• 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)


• 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

We offer:

• Competitive salary


• Company Van, with a fuel card


• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day


• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution


• Comprehensive life assurance


• Enhanced family leave


• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access


• 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