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Location: Ash, England, United Kingdom 
Job ID: 80089 

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 a

Service Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to be based out of our Northfleet Office and covering South West London and Guildford. Reporting to the Regional Manager the successful applicant will be responsible for carry out planned preventative maintenance as determined by the company. This will also include completion of annual safety inspections and closure of any non-conformities to meet company requirements. Improvement of equipment condition to allow for better reliability and to reduce downtime.  They will attend to breakdowns within the required timescales, carry out fault finding and rectification works as required. Work will also include minor repairs and replacement of components as necessary.  The Engineer will also participate in the company on-call rota to provide breakdown support out of hours

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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 etc).
  • To rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
  • Checking the lift function as part of maintenance, checks to include, speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
  • Carry out the routine inspection, adjustment, of lift installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service log cards and PDA.
  • 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.
  • All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current company and UK legal requirements.
  • Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times.
  • Employee must adhere to the use of a handheld device for reporting work activities and any future technology introduced to enhance real time reporting
 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift maintenance
  • The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Flexibility
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills at different levels (client/Inspectors/Managers)
  • Full UK driving License required
 

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.
 

We Elevate… Your Career

 

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! 
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.

 

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