We Elevate... Quality of urban life Application Engineer Trainee

Schindler Management Ltd.; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in mobility solutions is seeking an Application Engineer Trainee in Addlestone. This role involves delivering innovative lift solutions, collaborating with customers, and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and is passionate about engineering design. Join the team and contribute to enhancing quality of life while advancing urban mobility. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Company car or allowance

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Comprehensive life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests and eyewear discounts

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Some experience with engineering design, installation, or technical calculations.
• Knowledge of CAD-AutoCAD, 3D tools like Revit, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and cost-effective engineering solutions for lift systems.
• Support internal and external customers with a customer-first mindset.
• Develop new lift components and generate accurate bills of materials.
• Travel to client sites for surveys and meetings.
• Champion safety and compliance in engineering practices.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical calculations

CAD-Software (AutoCAD, Revit)

Communication skills

Team spirit

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Schindler's Modernisation & Design Centre in Addlestone. Are you ready to spark your engineering journey in the heart of innovation? Schindler's Modernisation & Design Centre (MDC) is searching for a passionate and driven Application Engineer Trainee to join our dynamic team in Addlestone. This is your chance to work on cutting‑edge lift solutions, help revolutionise urban mobility, and grow with a world‑leading company!

What You’ll be doing:

• Deliver creative and cost‑effective engineering solutions for custom and pre‑engineered lift systems
• Support internal and external customers with a customer‑first mindset
• Master the art of product configuration‑design layouts, develop new lift components, and generate accurate bills of materials
• Use your technical know‑how to ensure first‑pass yield and on‑time project delivery
• Travel to client sites for surveys and meetings, taking ownership from design all the way to site documentation and manuals
• Champion safety and compliance, always setting the gold standard for Health & Safety in engineering practices

Qualifications:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Some experience with engineering design, installation, or technical calculations
• Knowledge of CAD‑AutoCAD, 3D tools like Revit, and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Team spirit and customer focus, paired with a relentless drive for results and bags of enthusiasm!

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join our purpose‑driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
• 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

We Elevate… Your Career. 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. Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Discover more on our career website. 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.