Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Job ID: 77546

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

Service Technician

Your main responsibilities

As a Lift Service Technician/Electrician, you will join our Existing Installation team based in the Christchurch Branch.

You will be involved with all aspects of lift and escalator maintenance and repairs.

This role offers you the opportunity to gain new, or apply existing skills in variable frequency drives, microprocessor control systems, building management system interfaces and fault finding and diagnostics.

What you bring

Either a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Lift Service Technician or a Lift Repairs Technician or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 (Trade Certificate or Diploma) in the Mechanical or Electrical area.
EWRB Electrical Service Technician Registered or Limited Certificate or Provisional Licence.
Full and clean driver’s license.
Dedicated in working safely with a high focus on quality.
A practical thinker and enjoys technical challenges.
Work with flexibility and accountable with their actions.
Ability to work under pressure and rapidly problem solve.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Drives collaboration and teamwork
Committed to providing an awesome customer experience.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive base (depending on qualifications and industry experience): $72,000 – $92,000.
Annual Bonus
Company Vehicle
Employee of the month & year recognition with rewards
Potential for real growth both personally and professionally
Opportunity to access educational support and activities.

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.