NI Fitter/improver - London and South East Area
Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 82994
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.
Responsibilities
* Installing lift/escalator well and ancillary equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
* Installing traction equipment, including siting, assembly, fitting, alignment, and adjustment of lift/escalator components.
* Installing lift ropes (traction media) and adjusting them, ensuring safety and governor ropes are installed correctly.
* Installing lift doors and frames, including manual and power‑operated solid sliding doors, multi‑leaf doors, hinged doors, collapsible gates, shutter gates, bi‑parting doors and shutters, door operators, and safety devices.
* Checking and setting lift/escalator installation, completing final checks, adjustments, and commissioning tests.
* Carrying out site surveys and keeping supervisors informed of progress, hours spent, and any non‑compliance.
* Maintaining communication with customers and supervisors to ensure satisfaction of customer needs.
* Attending all relevant training sessions and working in accordance with Schindler’s Quality Corporate policy and Occupational Health & Safety policies.
* Contributing to company safety objectives by maintaining monitoring and implementing agreed changes to the safety management system.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator Installation or equivalent; mechanical and electrical graduates willing to train for NVQ will be considered.
* Relevant/valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
* Advanced product and installation knowledge/experience.
* Proven fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently with a flexible approach.
* Good communication skills at all levels (client, installation managers, SAIS inspectors).
* Good punctuality and manual dexterity for repetitive lifting and use of hand and power tools.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Competitive base salary.
* Competitive pension.
* Single option private healthcare.
* Discounts & benefits scheme.
Join our purpose‑driven organisation and help shape an industry that serves two billion people every day. Your development matters – we support your growth and provide opportunities for rewarding and fulfilling careers. Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture that celebrates inclusion.
We value your diverse skills and perspectives as we shape sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Equal Opportunity: At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. 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.
Any unsolicited application from recruitment agencies is deemed rejected and does not constitute an offer from a recruitment agency.
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