Lift Commissioning Engineer & Team Leader (New Installations & Modernisations)

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, Christchurch and Queenstown.

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Your main responsibilities

Lead the commissioning of major lift and escalator projects across Christchurch while mentoring a high-performing installation team. Join a global market leader with a strong pipeline of new installation and modernisation projects, a performance bonus, career development opportunities and a commitment to safety and innovation.

We are looking for a Lift Fitter Commissioning Engineer / Team Leader. This is a permanent, full-time position, you’ll be joining our New Installations and Modernisation team in Christchurch.

You will be responsible for the full installation phase of all New Installations/ Modernisations (Lift, Escalators and Dumbwaiters) as well as the commissioning and acceptance testing of lifts & escalators across our customer sites.

Your key accountabilities include

• Ensuring that the Quality assurance, process, technical aspects of the Customer's specification and local codes and regulations requirements for new installations/ Modernisations are met.

• Completing quality checks & reporting non-conformances

• Ensuring work sites are kept tidy and that all paperwork is up to date

• Oversee work from our subcontractors' teams

What you bring

• Either a minimum experience of 3 years’ experience as a Lift Fitter Commissioning Engineer or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 (Trade Certificate or Diploma) in the Mechanical or Electrical area.
• EWRB Electrical Installer or Electrician Registered or Limited Certificate or Provisional License.
• Full and clean NZ driver’s license
• Dedicated in working safely with a high focus on quality.
• A practical thinker and enjoys technical challenges.
• Highly accountable
• 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?

• 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: Base $38 - $48 per hour + Team Leader Allowance depending on qualification and experience, Company vehicle, Mobile phone, 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!