via reed · 26 May 2026 ·11 days ago

Lift Service Engineer

Schindler UK & Ireland
Manchester Full-time
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Company description:

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 88815

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.

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Lift Service Engineer We are looking to recruit for a Lift Service Engineer to work as part of the local team covering Salford and Lancashire, supporting our customer communications, compliment and supporting the management team. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift equipment.

Job description:

  • Carry 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, 2+ etc)

  • To rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning

  • Checks to include, speed, motor start/stop, noise temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment

  • Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment, of escalator installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation

  • 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

Profile description:
  • Experience in lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent

  • Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment

  • Advanced problem-solving skills

  • Full UK driving License

  • The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies

  • The ability to work independently with a flexible approach

  • Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors)

  • Manual dexterity - Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information

  • Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills

We offer:
  • Competitive salary

  • Company Van, with a fuel card

  • 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

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