Lift Engineer; Installations

Location:
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Job

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.

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.

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We are recruiting for a Lift Engineer to cover the Greater London borders. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality installation work and completing handovers to the required standards. This is a full time and permanent role.

What you'll be doing:

• Installing lift/escalator well and ancillary equipment in accordance with approved procedures by selecting appropriate tools and equipment based on the operations to be performed and the equipment to be installed
• Installing traction equipment in accordance with approved procedures by selecting appropriate tools and equipment. Installation will require the siting, assembly, fitting, alignment, and adjustment of the lift/escalator equipment
• Installing lift ropes (traction media) and adjust in accordance with approved procedures. The applicant will be required to install suspension, safety, and governor ropes to new or reconstructed lift equipment
• Installation of lift doors and frames in accordance with approved procedures. The doors and frames to be installed include manual and power‑operated solid sliding doors, multi‑leaf doors, hinged doors, collapsible gates, shutter gates and bi‑parting doors and shutters, door operators and safety devices for new or reconstructed lift equipment
• Checking and setting the lift/escalator installation in accordance with approved procedures. The checks to be carried out include the final checks and adjustments to the operation of lift/escalator installations prior to final test and commissioning
• Carrying out site surveys
• Keeping the supervisor informed regarding the progress of work, hours spent and any non‑compliance
• Staying in communication with the customer and the supervisor to ensure satisfaction of the customer needs
• Attending all relevant training sessions
• Carrying out all works in accordance with the company’s quality corporate policy
• Working in accordance with the company’s occupational health and safety 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 direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its safety management system

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift/escalator installation or equivalent or mechanically or electrically qualified
• Possession of a relevant/valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
• More advanced product and installation knowledge/experience
• Proven fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
• Good communication skills at different levels (client/installation managers/SAIS inspectors)
• Good punctuality
• 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
• Full UK driving licence

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