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Location: City of London, England, United Kingdom 
Job ID: 90321 

 

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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. 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.

 

Join us as a

Lift Service Improver

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lift Repair Improver. The successful candidate will be expected to assist the Lead Engineer with all aspects of the repair business including contractual and chargeable repairs and upgrades. You will need to be punctual, enthusiastic and self-motivated to learn.  You will also be expected to complete on the job training to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours to complete a NVQ level 3 qualification. 

 

Your main responsibilities

  • Assisting with routine servicing of equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures as required 

  • Assisting with the rectification of faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning 

  • Carrying out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals, and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service. Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information 

  • Adhering to the use of a handheld device for reporting work activities and any future technology introduced to enhance real time reporting 

  • Proactively working towards gaining the NVQ level 3 qualification by attending the assessment meetings, completing the work set by the assessor and meeting the required targets 

 

What you bring

  • Experience in the lift and/or escalator industry is desired but not required 

  • Electrical, mechanical or construction industry experience 

  • Any electrical, mechanical or construction industry qualifications is desired but not mandatory 

  • Key Skills qualifications or international equivalents 

  • Good communication skills 

  • Fluent in reading, writing and spoken English 

  • Customer service skills 

  • Keen interest in engineering 

  • Ability to think logically with good practical skills 

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary 

  • Company Van (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! 
Discover more on our career website.

 

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.

 

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

 

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