Lift Service Engineer- Nights

Company: Schindler
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will service and maintain lift equipment for a high-profile London contract, focusing on preventative maintenance and reliability. You will work nights as part of a shift pattern, ensuring safe, compliant operation and reducing downtime. You’ll diagnose faults, perform minor repairs, and document service activities to uphold safety standards. You join a team that values safety, innovation, and sustainability while supporting communities and urban mobility. This position offers a meaningful, hands-on role within Schindler’s global mission to elevate everyday life.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • company van with fuel card
  • 20 days’ holiday plus volunteering day
  • pension scheme with 6% company contribution
  • private medical cover
  • life assurance

Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment including minor repairs and component replacements per company procedures
  • Rectify faults and verify correct functioning after interventions
  • Monitor speed, start/stop, noise, temperature, and power supply using approved tooling and PPE
  • Perform routine inspections and reinstatement of lifts with complete service documentation
  • Conduct fault finding and diagnostics with technical manuals and test equipment, restoring service
  • Interpret written/graphic information to perform tasks accurately

Key requirements

  • Experience in lift servicing/maintenance/repairs (preferred)
  • NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent
  • Advanced electrical and mechanical knowledge including multi-brand equipment
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Full UK driving license
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Ability to work independently with a flexible approach
  • Good communication skills with clients and inspectors
  • Manual dexterity and use of hand/power tools
  • Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills
  • communication
  • problem-solving
  • independence
  • Advanced Electrical knowledge
  • Mechanical engineering knowledge
  • Multi-brand lift systems

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Posted: October 1st, 2026