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Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job ID: 87905 

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

Apprentice Lift Engineer

As an Apprentice Lift Engineer, you will learn through a mix of hands-on site work and structured off-the-job study as part of a 42-month apprenticeship programme. The role provides exposure across installation, servicing, and maintenance, allowing you to build a well-rounded engineering skillset.

 

Your main responsibilities

With support from qualified engineers and training providers, you will:

  • Support the installation of passenger and goods lifts on live construction sites
  • Learn how to assemble mechanical components, wiring, and control systems in line with technical drawings and installation instructions
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and specialist lifting equipment safely and correctly
  • Assist with testing, adjustments, and final safety checks prior to handover
  • Work within lift shafts, machine rooms, and at height when required
  • Travel to multiple sites across Dublin and surrounding areas
  • Complete classroom-based learning, assessments, and assignments as part of your apprenticeship
  • Apply what you learn in training directly to real engineering work on site
  • Follow all health and safety procedures at all times
 

What you bring

    • A genuine interest in mechanical or electrical engineering
    • Willingness to learn through both hands-on work and structured study
    • A practical mindset with the ability to follow technical instructions
    • Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
    • Confidence working on construction sites and in industrial environments
    • Physical capability to carry out manual tasks and site-based work
    • Basic IT skills to support learning, training systems, and reporting
    • The minimum educational requirements are: Grade D Pass in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent or the successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course or three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age, in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable. It should be noted that these are the current approved minimum educational requirements for apprenticeship programmes, however, previous experience of the following subjects would be an advantage but not essential: Mathematics, Technology, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Physics and Construction Studies.
    • Full UK driving licence or commitment to achieve one within 12 months
    • Right to work in the UK

    No previous lift or escalator experience is required. We are looking for the right attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • A 42-month apprenticeship combining on-the-job experience and formal study
  • Achievement of an NVQ Level 3 and a Electromechanics qualification
  • Exposure to Service and Maintenance, New Installations, Modernisation, Repairs and Escalators
  • Ongoing mentoring from experienced Schindler engineers
  • Clear progression into a qualified Lift Engineer role on successful completion
  • Long-term career opportunities within a global engineering organisation
  • Competitive apprentice salary and benefits package
 

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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