Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 88817
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.
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Join us as a Lift Service Engineer (Days) to join our team based in London, working on a four on, four off shift basis for a prestigious transport client contract that we hold in London. The Technician will be experienced in carrying out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, with a focus on improving equipment condition to reduce time between technical callbacks and downtime. This role includes minor repair work, lifecycle replacement of components, and adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full-time and permanent role.
Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc)
To rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
Checks to include, speed, motor start/stop, noise temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment
Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment, of escalator installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation
Carrying out 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
Experience in lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift 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)
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
Company Van, with a fuel card
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
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 #TeamSchindler!
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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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The Schindler Group is a leading manufacturer and provider of related services for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
Founded in 1874 in Switzerland, our company is at the forefront of industry innovation, working on pushing the boundaries of technological engineering, while having a strong focus on safety, comfort, efficiency and reliability.
Moving more than two billion people each day, our products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout the globe, including office and residential buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings.
We’re a leading employer in the industry, with over 69’000 engaged employees enabling mobility within the urban world. We have a network of over 1000 branch offices in over 100 countries, as well as production sites and research and development facilities in the US, Brazil, Europe, China and India.
At Schindler, our mission is to keep the world moving.
We Elevate… Our World
