Lift Test & Commissioning Engineer in Addlestone

Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom

We Elevate... Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport people daily. 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 among colleagues and for the world around us.

Your Role

The Lift Test & Commissioning Engineer role is to inspect and test new or modernised lifts and escalators/moving walks in accordance with the Schindler Acceptance and Inspection Standard (SAIS), in order to demonstrate they are safe to be put into service, are compliant with relevant codes and are in accordance with Schindler's quality standards.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Focus on leading portfolio reliability initiatives, through collaborative branch management support.
• Inspect the lift or escalator/moving walk according to SAIS requirements by performing defined tests, measuring, checking and comparing with acceptance criteria and recording and documenting results.
• Re-inspect in case of non-conformities; critical items require re-inspection by the SAIS inspector once rectified.
• Confirm if the Declaration of Conformity can be issued and the lift / escalator complies with relevant codes & standards.
• Coach the installation teams (internal, external) during inspection process.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with agreed methods & procedures.
• Provide technical support to New Installations & Modernisations or Existing Installations as requested by the Test/Technical Manager.
• Assist with Retrofit actions as requested by the Test/Technical Manager.

What You Bring

• Extensive knowledge of Schindler and 3rd party products and services, particularly lifts and escalators.
• NVQ 3 or 4 Qualified.
• Extensive & sufficient electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of safety components.
• New Installation knowledge.
• Have an exact and structured method of working.

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.
• 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!

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.