Schindler UK
Schindler Ltd is the UK and Ireland operating company of the Swiss-headquartered Schindler Group, based in Addlestone, Surrey. It installs, repairs, maintains and modernises lifts, escalators and moving walks across the UK and Ireland.
Also known as: Schindler Ltd
28 public people · 4 tender wins · 38 verified market signals
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | UK & Ireland · Europe · EMEA |
| Employees | 750 |
| Fleet (est.) | ~30,000 units |
| Reported revenue | $165,000,000 USD (FY2025) |
| Market position | #4 by elevator units in UK (~30K fleet, ~9% share). Schindler Ltd HQ Addlestone Surrey (Companies House 00662746). ~750 employees per UK Gender Pay Gap statutory report 2025-26. UK is a smaller share for Schindler globally than expected (~1% of group headcount). Revenue ~EUR 165M elevator-service business. Behind TKE (home market #1), KONE (40-year UK presence), Otis (#3). |
| Operates in | Full-service elevator and escalator operations in GB including new installations, modernization, and maintenance services. Maintains approximately 42000 units under service contract. |
| Website | https://www.schindler.co.uk |
Public people
- Nga Nguyen — Elevate People @Schindler, Chartered Fellow FCIPD
- Jainisha Patel (FCCA) — Acting Head of Finance and Controlling @ Schindler Group | Msc in Professional Accountancy
- Adel Johnson — Elevating HR Impact Across Borders | Connecting People Performance & Culture
- Jermayne P. — Key Account Project Manager | MSc Project Management | Strategic Accounts | Client Relationship Management | Project Delivery | Commercial Growth
- Phu-ca Hy — CIMA Qualified Financial Controller
- Ian Pearce — New Business Development Manager at Schindler Group
- Shirman Yu — Global High-rise Modernization
- Lars Brorson — Head of Investor Relations, Schindler Group
- Jude Rocha — NI-MOD PM
- Craig Atkins — Technician at Schindler Group
- Brian Mckenzie — Lift Technician at Schindler Group
- Daniel Frempong — Advanced Engineer at Schindler Group
People & organisation
Across tracked career histories this company is hiring more people than it is losing — 26 tracked people, 2,306 reactions earned on their posts, 2 in leadership roles, a median 7 years in role, 3 external hires, 3 internal promotions over the last two years.
Recent arrivals and where they came from
- Adel Johnson — HR Director UK & Ireland, joined in 2026 from Emirates
- Jermayne P. — Portfolio Sales Professional, joined in 2026 from HSS ProService Marketplace
- Lars Brorson — Head of Investor Relations, joined in 2024 from Barclays Investment Bank
Where their people come from
- Barclays Investment Bank — 1 hire
- Emirates — 1 hire
- HSS ProService Marketplace — 1 hire
Who is heard in the market
- Adel Johnson — HR Director UK & Ireland: 12 posts, 2,227 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Jermayne P. — Portfolio Sales Professional: 3 posts, 70 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Nga Nguyen — Head Global Talent Programs, Schindler Group: 1 post, 9 reactions. Most recently on partnership. Read the post
Based on tracked public career histories linked to this company and refreshed weekly. This is a sample of the organisation, not its headcount.
Tender wins
- Birmingham City Council, Mar26, C2.1,2.2,3.1&3.2-Schindler Lifts — Birmingham City Council
- Passenger Lifts — Places for People Group Limited
- Servicing and Maintenance of Lifts in West Norfolk — King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
- Schindler Lift Maintenance — Nottingham Trent University
Market signals
- 📢 Role Round up! 📢
👀 Looking for your perfect role but can't find it anywhere? Have a look below, it could be there...👀
🏅Are you a Lift/ Escalator Engineer looking for the next step? Come and
📢 Role Round up! 📢 👀 Looking for your perfect role but can't find it anywhere? Have a look below, it could be there...👀 🏅Are you a Lift/ Escalator Engineer looking for the next step? Come and join a Top-rated employer by the Top Emp…
- 🎢 Your Lifts Have a Job to Do... Let's Keep Them Doing It! 🎢
Every day, thousands of people rely on lifts without giving them a second thought. That's exactly how it should be!
At Schindler, we're
🎢 Your Lifts Have a Job to Do... Let's Keep Them Doing It! 🎢 Every day, thousands of people rely on lifts without giving them a second thought. That's exactly how it should be! At Schindler, we're passionate about keeping lifts running…
- Even though I’m no longer working in aviation, it will forever hold a place in my heart and today was the perfect reminder of why.
After stepping off several Schindler Group elevators (smooth 😎) … a
Even though I’m no longer working in aviation, it will forever hold a place in my heart and today was the perfect reminder of why. After stepping off several Schindler Group elevators (smooth 😎) … and boarding a flight, I had the absolu…
- As I approach 40, (or version 4.0 as I’ve recently read 😉) I’ve been reflecting on the journey so far.
When I look back, the most defining part of the journey to now, has been the people. The coll
As I approach 40, (or version 4.0 as I’ve recently read 😉) I’ve been reflecting on the journey so far. When I look back, the most defining part of the journey to now, has been the people. The colleagues who challenged me, the mentors wh…
- Just returned from an incredible week at #AAIC 2026 in #London! Grateful for every conversation, insight, and connection that reminded me why I love this field.
A few talks really stayed with me: Suza
Just returned from an incredible week at #AAIC 2026 in #London! Grateful for every conversation, insight, and connection that reminded me why I love this field. A few talks really stayed with me: Suzanne Schindler's plenary on "Eligibili…
- We’ll get there eventually, was happy to start feeling the components that go into the lifts. This specific component was the overspeed govener. This helps sense if the lifts is running too fast, and
We’ll get there eventually, was happy to start feeling the components that go into the lifts. This specific component was the overspeed govener. This helps sense if the lifts is running too fast, and triggers the brakes. A good safety Me…
- Above Grindelwald Tourismus, at the Schindler X8 House on Männlichen, innovation wasn’t just presented – it was experienced ✨
Over the past days, visitors explored the technology, joined inspiring co
Above Grindelwald Tourismus, at the Schindler X8 House on Männlichen, innovation wasn’t just presented – it was experienced ✨ Over the past days, visitors explored the technology, joined inspiring conversations, and experienced what seam…
- Proud to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of mobility and enhancing the quality of life in urban environments. Being named one of Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026 by Fortune
Proud to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of mobility and enhancing the quality of life in urban environments. Being named one of Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026 by Fortune and Statista is a powerful reminder …
- Safety first. Safety always!
Today I was able to see for myself just how seriously we take #safety here at Schindler Group
Our leaders are out there observing the observers, reinforcing the behavio
Safety first. Safety always! Today I was able to see for myself just how seriously we take #safety here at Schindler Group Our leaders are out there observing the observers, reinforcing the behaviours, conversations and culture that keep…
- ❤️ 🛗 Happy International Women in Engineering Day🛗❤️
🎉 Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the amazing women who continue to make a difference across the engineering industry. 🎉
✨ At Sch
❤️ 🛗 Happy International Women in Engineering Day🛗❤️ 🎉 Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the amazing women who continue to make a difference across the engineering industry. 🎉 ✨ At Schindler, we’re proud to recognise the tale…
Who wins lift work in the United Kingdom
868 tender notices · 383 building permits · independents hold 78% of named wins
- Stannah Lift Services Limited — 10 wins
- Jackson Lift Services Limited — 9 wins
- Stannah lift services ltd — 5 wins
- RJ Lifts group Ltd — 4 wins
- Classic Lifts Ltd — 4 wins
- RJ Lifts Group Limited — 3 wins
- Apex Lift & Escalator Engineers Limited — 3 wins
- Concept Elevators (UK) Limited — 3 wins
- Otis Limited — 3 wins
- Rubax Lifts Limited — 3 wins
- Pickerings Lifts — 2 wins
- Amalgamated Lifts Ltd — 2 wins
By type of work
- new install — 354
- modernization — 103
- maintenance — 55
- repair — 25
the United Kingdom by type of work
- new install — 354 notices
- modernization — 103 notices
- maintenance — 55 notices
- repair — 25 notices
the United Kingdom market
- Companies profiled — 163
- Tender notices — 868
- Modernisation notices — 103
- Building permits — 383
- Independents’ share — 78%
Compare markets — new-installation
Elevator new-installation contract notices over the last 24 months, United Kingdom against comparable markets.
- United Kingdom — 352 notices (this market)
- United States — 16,404 notices
- France — 10,249 notices
- Ireland — 7,789 notices
- Germany — 1,723 notices
- Finland — 863 notices
- Poland — 859 notices
the United Kingdom national portal — find-tender.service.gov.uk
346 lift notices published on the United Kingdom’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.
- Lift Maintenance Services — River Clyde Homes (tender)
- Supply, Installation, & Maintenance of Stairlifts — Wales and West Housing Association Ltd (tender)
- Lift services — London Borough of Bexley (tender)
- Lift Modernisation Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy — Surrey Heath Borough Council (tender)
- PKC13611 Modernisation of Passenger Lifts at Various Sites within Perth & Kinross — Perth & Kinross Council (tender)
- Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library — The University Of Kent (tender)
- Passenger and goods lifts maintenance — MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (tender)
- Measured Term Contract for the Service, Maintenance and Repairs of Passenger, Platform and Goods Lifts — North Ayrshire Council (tender)
Schindler Group in other markets
- Schindler Group
- Schindler Portugal — 184 wins
- Schindler Sweden — 51 wins
- Schindler Stiegler AS — 39 wins
- Schindler Spain — 32 wins
- Schindler Germany — 29 wins
- Schindler Austria — 27 wins
- Schindler USA — 22 wins
- Schindler Výtahy Czech Republic — 21 wins
- Schindler Switzerland — 20 wins
- Schindler N.V./S.A. Belgium — 17 wins
- Schindler France (SCH) — 12 wins
- Schindler Netherlands — 12 wins
- Schindler Italy — 10 wins
- Schindler Romania S.R.L. — 9 wins
- Schindler Finland — 8 wins
- Schindler Hungary — 5 wins
- Schindler Lithuania — 3 wins
- Schindler Singapore — 3 wins
- Schindler Poland — 1 win
- Al Doha Schindler Elevators & Escalators Co. WLL
- China Schindler Elevator Co., Ltd.
- Elevadores Schindler S.A.
- Jalal Schindler Lifts & Escalators W.L.L.