Service Technician - Lift and Escalators

Location:
Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
Job

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 mo reaccessible, 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’tjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

We are currently recruiting for a Dual‑Skilled Service Technician to join our team based out of Addlestone and cover the London and Southeast area. This role requires expertise in both lift and escalators. The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift/escalator equipment and be responsible for completion of Schindler safety inspections and closure of any open non‑conformity to current legislation or standards.

They will also oversee improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call‑backs and reduce lift equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. The successful candidate must adhere to all company safety and conduct procedures and Provide coverage by an ’on call’ rota for out of hours calls, maintenance and repairs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying 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)
• Rectifying and reducing 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
• Carrying out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures
• Reinstating lift/escalator and complete service documentation
• Carrying out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service. Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information
• Carrying out site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
• Working in accordance with the Company’s Safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements, as well as setting a personal example of safe behaviour
• Contributing to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its safety management system

• Experience in Lift and Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi‑Brand equipment
• Advanced problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies
• The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
• 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
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Good administration skills and punctuality
• Full UK driving License

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