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Service Technician - Nights
| Posting date: | 14 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2025 |
| Location: | Northfleet, Gravesend |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Schindler UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 80159 |
Summary
Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 80159
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.
Join us as a
Service Technician-Nights
We are looking to recruit a Service Technician (Nights) to join our Team based in London working on a four on, four off night shift basis for a client contract that we hold in London. The Technician will be experienced in the carry out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical callbacks and reduce lift equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components and adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full time and permanent role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures
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, 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 documentation
Carrying out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service
All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements
Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times
Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable)
We are looking for an experienced Technician to meet the high levels of service expected from our client
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs, must have call out experience
Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent 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/Service Management/LU Inspectors)
Full UK driving Licence
What’s in it for you?
Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
We Elevate… Your Career
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.
Job ID: 80159
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.
Join us as a
Service Technician-Nights
We are looking to recruit a Service Technician (Nights) to join our Team based in London working on a four on, four off night shift basis for a client contract that we hold in London. The Technician will be experienced in the carry out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical callbacks and reduce lift equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components and adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full time and permanent role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures
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, 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 documentation
Carrying out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service
All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements
Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times
Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable)
We are looking for an experienced Technician to meet the high levels of service expected from our client
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs, must have call out experience
Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent 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/Service Management/LU Inspectors)
Full UK driving Licence
What’s in it for you?
Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
We Elevate… Your Career
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.