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Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving.

Since 1874 Schindler has been a Citymaker with proud reputation for elevating not only buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success.

More than one billion people put their trust in Schindler each and every day. Our many years of experience and innovative drive make us the number one supplier in the Swiss elevator and escalator business. Join the Schindler team and help us improve the world of mobility: Use your abilities and help us move people.

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NI Fitter

We Elevate... Your Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an NI Fitter to join our Team in the Midlands. The successful candidate will be responsible for measuring & setting out lift/escalator Installations in accordance with approved procedures. This is a permanent and full time role.

Duties & Responsibilites:

Measuring & Setting Out lift/escalator Installations in accordance with approved procedures
Complying with Statutory Regulations and organisational safety, preparation of work area for installation activities and handing over and confirming completion of installation activities on multi-unit sites and third-party interfaces
Install Lift Well and Ancillary Equipment in accordance with approved procedures by selecting appropriate tools and equipment based on the operations to be performed and the equipment to be installed
Install Traction Equipment in accordance with approved procedures by selecting appropriate tools and equipment. Installation will require the siting, assembly, fitting, alignment and adjustment of the lift/escalator equipment
Installing Lift Ropes (traction media) and adjust in accordance with approved procedures. The applicant will be required to have install suspension, safety and governor ropes to new or reconstructed lift equipment
Installation of Lift Doors and Frames in accordance with approved procedures. The doors and frames to be installed include manual and power-operated solid sliding doors, multi-leaf doors, hinged doors, collapsible gates, shutter gates and bi-parting doors and shutters, door operators and safety devices for new or reconstructed lift equipment
Checking and Setting the Lift Installation in accordance with approved procedures. The checks to be carried out include the final checks and adjustments to the operation of lift/escalator installations prior to final test and commissioning.
Carrying out site surveys
Keep the supervisor informed regarding the progress of work, hours spent and any non-compliance
Stay in communication with the customer and the supervisor to ensure the satisfaction of the customer needs
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
All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company’s Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements, as well as setting a personal example of safe behaviour
Employees will be required to contribute to the Company 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

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Candidate Requirements:

Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator Installation or equivalent
Possession of a relevant/valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
Possession of expert product and Installation knowledge/experience
Expert Electrical and Mechanical knowledge/skills, including Dual Brand equipment
Expert fault finding and diagnostic skills
Full UK driving License (walking routes may not need this qualification)
Mentoring and carrying out training to Trained and Advance Fitters
Good Technical Report writing skills
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Installation Managers/SAIS Inspectors)
Good Punctuality and 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.

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Can You Elevate Us?

People, passion and innovation form the cornerstones of our success as a leading company in our industry. Join us and become part of a highly motivated team that drives the success of our company and strives to achieve the highest quality with dedication and passion. Send us your complete application. .

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

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