Lift Service Engineer- Nights

Schindler Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

20 days holiday

Pension scheme (6% company contrib)

Enhanced family leave

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Tech and Cycle to Work schemes

Exclusive retailer discounts

Job summary

Schindler Group in London is seeking a Lift Service Engineer (Nights) to join our team on a four-on, three-off shift for a prestigious transport client contract. The role focuses on planned preventive maintenance, minor repairs, lifecycle components, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

You will work on a portfolio of lift equipment and ensure minimal downtime. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in lift maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, fault-finding skills, and a full

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge, including multi-brand equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with a flexible approach.
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and component replacement.
• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment during breakdowns.
• Check speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature and power supply.
• Carry out routine inspections and reinstate lifts, complete service documentation.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics using manuals and test equipment.
• Utilise written or graphical information effectively.

Skills

Advanced electrical knowledge

Advanced mechanical knowledge

Fault finding

Problem solving

Independent worker

Driving licence

Multi-brand equipment experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in lift maintenance

Job description

Location: Central London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 90923

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, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places moreaccessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’tjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

Join us as a Lift Service Engineer (Nights) to join our team based in London, working on a four on, three off shift basis with set days of Monday to Thursday for a prestigious transport client contract that we hold in London. The Technician will be experienced in carrying out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, with a focus on improving equipment condition to reduce time between technical callbacks and downtime. This role includes minor repair work, lifecycle replacement of components, and adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full-time and permanent role.

Your main responsibilities

• 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

What you bring

• 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
• 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

What’s 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.

• Company Van, with a fuel card
• 20 days’ holiday, and an annual paid volunteering day
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
• 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

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.

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.