Lift and Escalators Service Engineer

Location:

Warrington, England, United Kingdom Job  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.Join us as aLift 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.

Your main responsibilities

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

What you bring

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 What’s in it for you?

Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.

Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

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…