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Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom 
Job ID: 78728 

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.

 

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Service Technician-Dual Skilled

We are currently recruiting for a Dual Skilled Service Technician to join our Team based in Warrington, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift/escalator equipment for the North Region and Scotland. They will alos be responsible for the 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 lift/escalator equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. Adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. They will also be expected to cover the ’on call’ rota for out of hours calls, maintenance and repairs.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+ etc) across multi-unit sites and third-party interfaces
  • To rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
  • Checking the lift/escalator function as part of maintenance, checks to include, speed, motor start/stop, weight, noise, temperature and power supplies using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment
  • Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentation
  • Carrying out expert fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service, including third party interfaces. Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information
  • Carry out Site surveys
  • Employees are required to carry out all works in accordance with the Company’s Quality Corporate policy
  • Employees are required to attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
  • All employees are required to work in accordance with the 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’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
 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent.
  • Expert Electrical and Mechanical knowledge/skills, including Multi-Brand equipment
  • The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies.
  • Expert problem-solving skills & good technical report writing skills
  • 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
  • Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors)
  • Work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red.
  • Mentoring and carrying out training to Trained and Advance Fitters.
  • Holds a full UK driving Licence 
 

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.

 

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