Service Technician-Escalators

Overview

Location:

Northfleet, England, United Kingdom

Job

We Elevate... Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people 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.

Service Technician-Escalators – based in London on a four on, four off night shift (7pm to 7am) for one of our Clients in London. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes on portfolio escalator equipment, complete Schindler safety inspections and close any open non-conformities to current legislation or standards, improve equipment condition to reduce call-backs and downtime, perform minor repairs and lifecycle component replacements.

Adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures is required. Coverage by an on-call rota for out-of-hours maintenance and repairs. This is a full-time, permanent role.

• Carry out routine servicing of escalator equipment, including minor repair work and 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 verify correct functioning
• Carry out checks including speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature and power supply using approved company tools and protective equipment
• Perform routine inspection and adjustment of escalator installations in accordance with approved procedures; reinstate escalator and complete service documentation
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, manuals and test equipment, restoring equipment to service
• Use written or graphical information effectively
• Comply with Company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and Schindler Core Values to meet current UK legal requirements and Safety standards
• Attend all relevant training sessions
• Carry out all works in accordance with the Company’s Quality Policy
• Contribute to the Company’s Safety Objectives by maintaining safety systems and implementing changes to its Safety Management System as applicable

• Proven experience in escalator servicing/maintenance/repairs (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 minimum in Escalator maintenance
• Customer-focused with a commitment to high service standards
• Team player who supports colleagues and assists when required
• Proactive with the ability to identify and prioritise workload
• Ability to forward plan departmental requirements and meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills at client, service leader and inspector levels
• Full UK driving licence (walking routes may not require this qualification)

• Join a purpose-driven organization and contribute to an industry relied upon by billions
• Development opportunities and support to grow skills for a rewarding and fulfilling career
• Inclusive, diverse culture with local and global initiatives
• Competitive salary with 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
• Comprehensive life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical cover with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support
• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
• Access to additional benefits including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes and 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 diverse skills and perspectives as 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.