Service Engineer

Schindler:
Leading provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, with a legacy since 1874. We create safe, efficient mobility solutions for cities worldwide.

Our new Service Engineer will help keep lift systems operating smoothly across London, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire, primarily based in St Albans/Hemel Hempstead. The role focuses on routine servicing, fault resolution, and maintenance. It is a full‑time, permanent position within our Northfleet Office.

Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom
Job : 76398

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment during breakdowns, ensuring proper functioning.
• Conduct routine lift check and maintenance: speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature, and power supply, using approved tools and PPE.
• Perform routine inspection, adjustment, and component replacement of lift installations following approved procedures; document work on service log cards and PDA.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using technical manuals and test equipment to restore equipment to service.
• Adhere to company Occupational Health and Safety policies, UK legal requirements, and personal safety standards.
• Use handheld device for reporting work activities and adopt new real‑time reporting technologies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in lift servicing, maintenance or repair.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in lift maintenance or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and strong teamwork skills.