Company description:

Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 78728

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.

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Lift and Escalators Service Engineer

We are looking to recruit a Lift and Escalators Service Engineer to join our Team working in the Northwest of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift/escalator equipment for the North Region and Scotland. They will also be responsible for the completion of Schindler safety inspections and closure of any open non-conformity to current legislation or standards, improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call-backs and reduce lift/escalator equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. Adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. They will also be expected to cover the ’on call’ rota for out of hours calls, maintenance and repairs.

Job description:

• Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+ etc) across multi-unit sites and third-party interfaces
• To rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
• Checking the lift/escalator function as part of maintenance, checks to include, speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supplies using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment
• Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentation
• Carrying out expert fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service, including third party interfaces. Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information
• Carry out Site surveys

Profile description:

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent
• Expert Electrical and Mechanical knowledge/skills, including multi-brand equipment
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies
• Expert problem-solving skills & good technical report writing skills
• Manual dexterity - Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information
• Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors)
• Mentoring and carrying out training to Trained and Advance Fitters
• Holds a full UK driving Licence

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Company van and fuel card for flexibility on the road
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays
• One additional paid volunteering day each year
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
• Comprehensive life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Enhanced family leave to support you through life’s important moments
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, including 24/7 access to a virtual GP for your convenience
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts