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- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan


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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
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What you'll get
- The opportunity to improve people's quality of life. Help shape a company that offers quality products and services and is trusted by two billion people every day around the world.
- Boost your development. We help you grow by offering the support you need to improve your skills and access opportunities that allow you to advance your professional career.
- Develop yourself in a diverse and inclusive environment. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity and guarantees equal growth opportunities.
The role
Our elevators, escalators and moving walks safely transport more than 2 billion people every day. As part of the Schindler team, you will help improve the quality of life of people and make cities more accessible, inclusive and sustainable for everyone. We combine innovation with safety, always upholding the highest ethical standards, fostering unity and respect among colleagues and towards our environment. When you join us, you become part of our story and help shape our future.
What you'll do
Our mission is to see the world from the client's perspective, understand their needs, and offer them the most suitable solution. If you have a strong vocation for client service and a sales-oriented mindset, you can help us achieve this, all with talent, ambition, and dedication.
Based in our Las Palmas de Gran Canaria office, you will be responsible for executing maintenance (Preventive and Corrective) and repairs, managing the team of maintenance technicians and repairers on the island and working closely with the sales team with the purpose of achieving the company's strategic objectives (Customer Satisfaction, Employee Motivation, Growth, and Profitability).
How will you do it?
- You will motivate and coordinate the activities of the Maintenance Technicians and Repairers in your area with the objective of achieving your strategic goals.
- You will coordinate the development and execution of all maintenance and repair work, optimizing the performance and distribution of work teams, tools, and resources, to achieve billing, activity, performance, and work quality objectives.
- You will ensure the application of Health and Safety rules and procedures.
- You will analyze the root causes of deviations by taking corrective actions, supported by a continuous improvement mindset.
- You will optimize the work and distribution of the technical service teams, planning for needs (route organization, workloads, and training).
- You will carry out periodic service reviews to guarantee Customer Satisfaction and service compliance in time and manner.
What do you need to succeed?
- Being an Industrial Technical Engineer or similar will help you, although other technical training will be valued. This type of training will help you provide better support to your technicians and better advice to the customer.
- Having experience in similar positions and managing people to be able to efficiently coordinate your team and keep them motivated and committed.
- Having great communication skills to be able to have an impact on your team, your colleagues, and customers.
- Being proactive and staying one step ahead will help you prevent issues and focus on what matters.
- Being results-oriented and driven by demanding goals will help you take your skills to the next level.
- Valid driver's license.
At Schindler you will find
- Professional stability, initial and ongoing training, and opportunities for development to take on other positions nationally and internationally.
- Attractive salary consisting of base + variable (depending on goal achievement).
- Flexible schedule
- Company vehicle
- Free medical insurance for you and the possibility of contracting it for your family with excellent conditions.
- Access to our flexible compensation plan to hire: training, childcare, or medical insurance for your family members, among others...
We elevate... Your career
Join our team and help us improve people's quality of life and drive innovation, always with safety and sustainability. We value your abilities and personal perspectives, as together we will shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join the #SchindlerTeam! Discover more on our career website.
At Schindler Group, we value inclusion and diversity, and we practice equity to create equal opportunities for all people. We strive to ensure that all qualified candidates are considered for employment regardless of age, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, union membership, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics, health or disability.
Any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will be considered rejected and shall not constitute in any way an offer to a recruitment agency.
About Schindler
Schindler is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the company operates in over 100 countries and employs more than 70,000 people worldwide, serving a diverse range of clients from residential buildings to major infrastructure projects. The company is known for its engineering excellence, digitalization of mobility solutions, and a strong focus on safety and sustainability.
In Spain, Schindler has a significant presence with offices and service centers across the country, including Madrid, Barcelona, and various regional locations. The company offers a wide range of roles, from technical maintenance and installation positions to engineering, commercial, and digital analytics roles. For international professionals, Schindler provides opportunities to work in a stable, multinational environment with a strong emphasis on technical training and career development, particularly in the growing field of smart building technologies.
- Industry
- Elevators
- Founded
- 1874
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Ebikon, Switzerland
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and 7 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Schindler is a Swiss multinational with a strong global presence, offering international career opportunities and potential for cross-border mobility.
- The company provides extensive technical training and development programs, especially for maintenance and installation roles, which are in high demand in Spain.
- Spain has a large network of offices and service points, with roles available in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, as well as in regional areas such as the Canary Islands and Andalusia.
- Schindler is a leader in digitalization and smart building technologies, offering roles in digital analytics and engineering that are relevant for professionals with tech backgrounds.
- The company emphasizes safety and sustainability, making it an attractive employer for those interested in working for a responsible and forward-thinking organization.
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Additional information
Location: La Palmas, Las Palmas, Spain
Job ID: 92819
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