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Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom 
Job ID: 80911 

We Elevate... 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.

 

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Lift Service Engineer- Nights

We are looking to recruit a Lift Service Engineer (Nights) to join our Team based out of our Northfleet Office but covering London, working on a four on, four off night shift basis between 7pm and 7am for one of our Clients in London. The Technician will be experienced in the carry out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical callbacks and reduce lift equipment downtime.This is a full time and permanent role.

 

Your main 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, 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  

 

What you bring

  • Experience in Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred 

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in 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) 

  • 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 

 

What’s 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 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.

 

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