Service Engineer Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regions

Schindler Elevator Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator service provider is seeking a skilled Service Engineer for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regions. The role requires performing routine servicing and repairs on lift equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with company procedures. Candidates should have proven experience in lift maintenance, possess a minimum NVQ level 3 qualification, and must hold a full UK driving license. Offering a competitive salary with benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, company car, and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus

Company car or allowance

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye tests and eyewear discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Lift Servicing or Repairs is preferred.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 minimum qualification in Lift maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repairs.
• Rectify faults on lift equipment and ensure correct functioning.
• Conduct routine inspections and adjustments of lift installations.

Skills

Lift Servicing

Maintenance

Repairs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3 in Lift maintenance

Job description

Location: Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: 76398

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 world's 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 world's 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.

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 and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA etc). This is a full time and permanent role belonging to our Northfleet Office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
• Checking the lift function as part of maintenance, checks to include, 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.
• 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.
• All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current company and UK legal requirements.
• Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times.
• Employee must adhere to the use of a handheld device for reporting work activities and any future technology introduced to enhance real time reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• 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 License required
• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or allowance (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