Technician

Schindler Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of mobility systems is seeking a Technician/Tester in Warrington. This full-time role involves assisting engineers with technical issues, fault finding, and safety inspections of lift equipment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in the lift industry, possess NVQ3 qualifications, and be skilled in electrical and mechanical systems. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and quality service provision.

Qualifications

• Experience in the lift industry as a qualified installation or maintenance engineer.
• Knowledge of safety components, subsystems, codes, and technical documentation.
• Trained as a SAIS inspector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical issues of lift equipment.
• Perform fault finding and restore equipment to service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic procedures

Safety awareness

Field tool proficiency

Education

NVQ3 or similar

NVQ4 qualified in testing lifts (or working toward qualification)

Tools

Technical manuals

Job description

Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: 75377

Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving.

Since 1874 Schindler has been a citymaker with a proud reputation for elevating not only buildings, but the well‑being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success.

Schindler is one of the world’s leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernise the mobility systems that keep the world’s urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward‑looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.

Technician/Tester

We are currently recruiting for a Technician/Tester to join our team based out of the Warrington Rubax Office. The successful candidate will assist Engineers in nominated regions with all aspects of technical issues both remotely and in person, carry out necessary surveys for modernisations, support safety inspections, quality audits and overall Health & Safety implementation. They will also carry out Passenger Release training and be competent in commissioning and testing new equipment by travelling to the work sites within the region. You will need to be punctual, enthusiastic, and self‑motivated to learn. This is a permanent and full‑time role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with technical issues of lift equipment in all relevant areas in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, etc.).
• Assist with the rectification of faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and confirm correct functioning.
• Carry 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.
• Work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current company and UK legal requirements.
• Set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times.
• Record and report all tasks in a timely manner using a handheld device for work activity reporting.
• Work alone or as part of a group, resolving technical issues as requested.
• Provide technical support to all departments as requested, ensuring findings are accurately recorded and reported to the relevant Managers within an agreed timescale.
• If certified to perform CPSI5 inspections, perform periodic inspections of existing installations in accordance with Group requirements, accurately recording and reporting results to the relevant Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Sufficient experience within the lift industry as a qualified installation or maintenance engineer (NVQ3 or similar).
• Extensive product knowledge, sufficient electrical and mechanical skills to perform the required tasks and be familiar with the use of field tools.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of safety components, safety‑relevant subsystems, system‑related safety issues/hazards, relevant codes, standards, and technical documentation.
• Trained and certified as a SAIS inspector in accordance with Group procedures.
• NVQ4 qualified in testing lifts (both new and existing equipment) or working toward this qualification.

Be part of a highly driven organisation where high performance connects people and is a vital part of achieving strong business results. Send us your application.

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.