Escalator Engineer

Location:

Cardiff, Wales, 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 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.

We are currently recruiting for an Escalator Service Engineer to join our Team to cover South Wales. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio escalator equipment.

• Carry out routine servicing of escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc).
• Rectify and reduce faults on escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
• Perform checks, including speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
• Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment and reinstatement of escalator installations in accordance with approved procedures, and complete service documentation.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.

• Experience in Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Escalator maintenance or equivalent.
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving Licence.
• The ability to work under pressure, to meet 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.

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
• Company car or allowance (for eligible roles).
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day.
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
• 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.

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 #Team Schindler! Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.