Job Opportunities Lift and Escalators Service Engineer
Birmingham - UK
Job Summary
Location: BirminghamEnglandUnited Kingdom
Job ID:87660
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators escalators and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team youll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities and contribute to making places moreaccessible inclusive and sustainable for all. We combine innovation safety and high ethical standards ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us you dontjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Service Technician
We are currently recruiting for aService Technicianto be based in theMidlands and South Westarea to carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift/escalator equipment. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components.
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)
- 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 of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate 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
- Carry out site surveys
What you bring
- Experience in Lift/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
- Full UK driving License
- The ability to work under pressure to deadlines and within efficiencies
- The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
- Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors)
- Good Punctuality
- 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
Whats in it for you
- 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
- Comprehensive life assurance
- 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
We Elevate Your Career
Become part of our team help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey Join #TeamSchindler!
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.
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About Company
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 maki ... View more