Service Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Job summary

Schindler Group in London is seeking a Lift Service Engineer to join the local team in East London/Stratford. You will carry out planned servicing and minor repairs on lift equipment, supporting contract terms and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

We value hands-on problem solving, multi-brand knowledge and the ability to work under pressure. A full UK driving licence is essential, with opportunities to contribute to improving accessibility and safety across our portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in lift servicing/maintenance/repairs.
• NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent.
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge across multi-brand equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible approach.
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repairs and component replacement.
• Rectify faults on lift equipment during breakdowns and verify correct functioning.
• Check speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature, and power supply using approved tooling.
• Inspect and adjust installations; reinstate lifts and complete service documentation.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics with manuals and test equipment to restore service.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Work under pressure

Independent working

Manual dexterity

Education

NVQ level 3 in lift maintenance

Job description

Location: City of London,England,United Kingdom
Job ID:89341

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

We are looking to recruit for a Lift Service Engineer to work as part of the local team based in East London/ Stratford, supporting our customer communications, compliment and supporting the management team. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift equipment.

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?

Company Van, with a fuel card

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, 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 innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives 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.