Lift Installation Engineer

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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We are recruiting for a Lift Installation Engineer to cover the Reading area. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality installation work and completing handovers to the required standards. This is a full time and permanent role.

Installing lift/escalator Well and Ancillary Equipment in accordance with approved procedures by selecting appropriate tools and equipment based on the operations to be performed and the equipment to be installed

Installing Traction Equipment in accordance with approved procedures by selecting appropriate tools and equipment. Installation will require the siting, assembly, fitting, alignment and adjustment of the lift/escalator equipment

Installing Lift Ropes (traction media) and adjust in accordance with approved procedures. The applicant will be required to have install suspension, safety and governor ropes to new or reconstructed lift equipment

Installation of Lift Doors and Frames in accordance with approved procedures. The doors and frames to be installed include manual and power-operated solid sliding doors, multi-leaf doors, hinged doors, collapsible gates, shutter gates and bi-parting doors and shutters, door operators and safety devices for new or reconstructed lift equipment

Checking and Setting the Lift/escalator Installation in accordance with approved procedures. The checks to be conducted include the final checks and adjustments to the operation of lift/escalator installations prior to final test and commissioning

Conducting site surveys

Keeping the supervisor informed regarding the progress of work, hours spent and any non-compliance

Staying in communication with the customer and the supervisor to ensure the satisfaction of the customer needs

Attractive salary package

Company van and fuel card for flexibility on the road

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays

One additional paid volunteering day each year

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Comprehensive life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones

Enhanced family leave to support you through life’s important moments

Private medical cover with a trusted provider, including 24/7 access to a virtual GP for your convenience

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

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.