At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair lifts, ensuring safety and efficiency in urban transport.
- Company: Join Schindler, a leader in elevating urban life since 1874.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, company van, 25 days leave, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Diverse team culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while driving innovation in accessibility.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in Lift maintenance and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom
We Elevate... Quality of urban life. 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.
We are looking to recruit for a Lift Service Engineer to support our customer communications and assist the management team. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift equipment in the Birmingham/Midlands area.
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, Expert+ etc).
- Rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
- Check the lift function as part of maintenance, including speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature, and power supplies using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
- Conduct the routine inspection and adjustment of lifts in accordance with approved procedures.
- Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentation.
- Carry out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals, and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.
What you bring:
- Experience in Lift Servicing/Maintenance/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 License.
- 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.
What’s in it for you?
- Attractive salary package.
- Company van and fuel card for flexibility on the road.
- Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays.
- One additional paid volunteering day each year.
- Pension scheme with 6% company contribution.
- Comprehensive life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Enhanced family leave to support you through life’s important moments.
- Private medical cover with a trusted provider, including 24/7 access to a virtual GP for your convenience.
- 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.
Lift Service Engineer in Coventry employer: Schindler
At Schindler, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture in Birmingham that prioritises innovation, safety, and ethical standards. Our Lift Service Engineers enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including private medical cover and enhanced family leave, and ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the accessibility and sustainability of urban life. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in your community.
