We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician-Escalators on Day Shifts to join our Team based in Northfleet, working on a 4 on, 4 off basis between 07.00 & 19.00. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio escalator equipment. 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 escalator equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. Adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. Provide coverage by an ’on call’ rota for out of hours calls, maintenance and repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine servicing of escalator 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 escalator 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 escalator 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.
• All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and Schindler Core Values to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group Safety requirements.
• Employees are required to attend all relevant Training Sessions
• Employees are required to carry out all works in accordance with the Company’s Quality Corporate Policy
• Employees will be required to contribute to the Company’s Safety Objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its Safety Management System.