Service Technician - South Wales Area Job Details | Schindler Group

Schindler Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Service Technician in Coventry. The role involves performing routine maintenance and repairs on lift and escalator equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in servicing, preferably with NVQ Level 3 in Lift/Escalator maintenance. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Competitive base salary

Attractive standby rates

Quarterly bonus

Competitive pension

Single option private healthcare (BUPA)

Qualifications

• Experience in lift/escalator servicing, maintenance, or repairs (preferred).
• Advanced problem-solving skills required.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment.
• Rectify faults during breakdowns.
• Perform inspections in accordance with approved procedures.

Skills

Lift/escalator servicing experience

Advanced electrical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Diagnostic skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Lift/Escalator maintenance

Job description

Overview

Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: 83100

We Elevate... Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people daily. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable, while upholding innovation, safety, and high ethical standards. By joining us, you help shape the future and our long‑standing legacy that started in 1874.

Join Schindler – a Top Employer 2025 company – for the Service Technician - South Wales Area

We are recruiting a Service Technician to join our team based out of the Coventry Office, covering the Midlands & South Wales region (including the South Wales area). The successful candidate will perform planned preventative maintenance on lift/escalator equipment, complete Schindler safety inspections, and close any non-conformities to current legislation or standards. They will oversee improvements to equipment condition to reduce call-backs and downtime, perform minor repairs and lifecycle replacement of components, and provide coverage on an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours maintenance and repairs. This is a permanent, full‑time role.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repair work and routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+).
• Rectifying faults on lift/escalator equipment during breakdowns and verifying correct functioning.
• Checking lift/escalator function as part of maintenance, including speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supplies using approved tooling and PPE.
• Carrying out routine inspection and adjustment of lifts/escalators in accordance with approved procedures; reinstating equipment and completing service documentation.
• Performing more advanced fault finding and diagnostics using manuals and test equipment to restore equipment to service; using written/graphical information effectively.
• Carrying out site surveys and attending relevant training to stay up to date on technical knowledge and skills.
• Working in accordance with the Company’s Safety and Environmental policies to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler safety requirements; setting a personal example of safe behaviour.
• Contributing to the Company safety objectives by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems and implementing changes to the safety management system where applicable.

What we're looking for

• Experience in lift/escalator servicing, maintenance, or repairs (preferred).
• NVQ Level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge, including multi‑brand equipment.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and within efficiencies.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible approach.
• Good communication skills at different levels (client/service leader/inspectors).
• Manual dexterity; ability to handle repetitive lifting and use hand/power tools and record information.
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good administration skills and punctuality.
• Full UK driving license.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Competitive base salary
• Attractive standby rates
• Quarterly bonus
• Competitive pension
• Single option private healthcare (BUPA)

What’s in it for you?

• Join a purpose‑driven organization serving billions of people who rely on our products daily.
• Development opportunities and support to grow your skills and advance your career.
• A diverse, inclusive culture that values every individual.

We Elevate… Your Career

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