Lift Installation Engineer

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

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As a Lift Installation Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering new lift installations across Scotland. Working across a variety of construction and building projects, you'll be responsible for installing lift equipment safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, ensuring successful project delivery through to testing and handover. You'll work closely with project teams, site personnel and customers, contributing to projects that help keep people moving safely and reliably.

Installing lift shafts, mechanical components and ancillary equipment in line with approved installation procedures and safety requirements

Installing and assembling traction equipment, including the positioning, alignment, fitting and adjustment of lift systems

Installing and tensioning suspension ropes, governor ropes and associated safety equipment on new installations and modernisation projects

Installing lift entrances, doors, frames and associated safety devices, including both manual and automatic door systems

Carrying out final installation checks, adjustments and pre-commissioning activities to ensure equipment is ready for testing and handover

Conducting site surveys and reviewing installation requirements to support efficient project delivery

Monitoring progress on site and providing accurate updates on completed work, resource requirements and any issues impacting programme delivery

Identifying and resolving installation-related issues through effective fault-finding and technical problem solving

Building positive working relationships with customers, site teams, project managers and colleagues to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards

Maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and quality across all installation activities

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 discount

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.

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