Service Technician - Coventry Area
Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 83099
Join Schindler – a Top Employer 2025 company – as we are recruiting for a Service Technician to join our team based out of our Coventry and covering the Midlands & South West area. This is a full‑time and permanent role focused on preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing of lift and escalator equipment, safety inspections and closure of open non‑conformity to current legislation or standards.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+ etc).
* Rectifying and reducing faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and checking to confirm correct functioning.
* Checking the lift/escalator function as part of maintenance, checks including speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supplies using approved company‑issued tooling and protective equipment.
* Carrying out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures.
* Reinstating lift/escalator and completing service documentation.
* Carrying out more advanced 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.
* Carrying out site surveys and attending all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills.
* Working in accordance with the Company’s Safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements, as well as setting a personal example of safe behaviour.
* Contributing to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its safety management system.
Qualifications
* Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/Maintenance/Repairs preferred.
* Qualified to 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.
* The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies.
* The ability to work independently with a flexible approach.
* Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors).
* 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.
* Good administration skills and punctuality.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Competitive base salary.
* Attractive stand‑by rates.
* Quarterly bonus.
* Competitive pension.
* Single option private healthcare (BUPA).
What’s in it for you?
* Join our purpose‑driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
* Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
* Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
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.
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.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
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