Location: Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Job ID: 77475

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.

In New Zealand, we employ over 150 people across our locations of Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

Join us as a

Apprentice

Your main responsibilities

As an apprentice electrician at Schindler, you will not only learn the skills required to become a registered electrician and gain a NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4), you will also learn how to install, commission, test, maintain and repair lifts and escalators.

Our apprentices will work in all parts of our business including installation, maintenance, repairs, and modernisation during the 3.5 year program. There will be opportunities to travel and work on some of the most exciting construction projects in New Zealand.

You will learn how to:

Install electrical wiring and equipment.
Install mechanical lift components.
Test, commission, and certify lift and electrical installations.
Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs of systems.
Planning installations and repairs

While working with our experienced installers, technicians, inspectors, and engineers you will learn how to perform the tasks required of you as a lift electrician. Most of your training will happen on site and on the job. We are also the only lift company in New Zealand to have a dedicated training tower and training simulator facility.. Your mentor will help guide you through your journey.

Your duties will include:

Learning on the job
Attend classes at tech institute.
Lift and escalator installation
Lift and escalator maintenance
Lift and escalator repair

What you bring

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who has just finished High School with a minimum of NZ NCEA level 2 (English, Maths and one other subject) or recognised equivalent or someone with existing work experience looking to make a career change or gain a qualification.

We are looking for someone who enjoys building things, can solve problems, and has a desire to learn.

You must also:

Hold a NZ driver’s license (restricted)
Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.

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.
Compensation & Benefits. Annual bonus, employee of the month & year recognition with rewards, long service recognition and reward program, social club.

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 site.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.