Service Engineer Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regions

Location:

Luton England, United Kingdom

Job

We Elevate... You

Join Schindler and help us elevate our world :
Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators we keep the urban world moving.

Since 1874 Schindler has been a Citymaker with a proud reputation for elevating not only buildings but the well‑being of everyone who lives and works in them. People passion and innovation are the pillars of our success.

Schindler is one of the worlds leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernise the mobility systems that keep the worlds urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic forward‑looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.

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Service Engineer Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regions

We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to be based in the South covering London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regions. Ideally they will be based in the St Albans / Hemel Hempstead area. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine servicing of lift equipment including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA etc).

This is a full‑time and permanent role based out of our Northfleet Office.

• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
• Check lift function as part of maintenance checks, including speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
• Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment of lift installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service log cards and PDA.
• Carry 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.
• Work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current company and UK legal requirements.
• Adhere to Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times.
• Use a handheld device for reporting work activities and any future technology introduced to enhance real‑time reporting.

• Proven experience in lift servicing / maintenance / repairs preferred.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Flexibility.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills at different levels (client / inspectors / managers).
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Competitive base salary.
• Competitive pension.
• Single option private healthcare (BUPA).

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1