We Elevate… Quality of Urban Life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances the 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.
Location: East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 89296
Join us as a
We are looking to recruit a Lift Service Engineer to work as part of the local team based in the East Midlands, supporting customer communications, complimenting and supporting the management team. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift equipment.
Your main responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc).
- Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
- Perform checks that include speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
- Carry out routine inspection, adjustment of installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation.
- Carry out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.
- Demonstrate competence in making effective use of written or graphical information.
What you bring
- Experience in lift servicing, maintenance or repairs preferred.
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent.
- Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge, including multi‑brand equipment.
- Advanced problem‑solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies.
- The ability to work independently with a flexible approach.
- 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.
What’s in it for you
- Company van, with a fuel card.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day.
- Pension scheme with 6% company contribution.
- 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 discount.
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.
