Escalator Service Engineer- Nights

Schindler Ltd (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van with fuel card

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Eye tests and eyewear discounts

Job summary

Schindler Ltd (UK) in London is seeking an Escalator Service Engineer (Nights) to join the team on a 4 on 4 off shift for a prestigious transport client contract. The role focuses on scheduled maintenance, minor repairs, and lifecycle component replacements while ensuring safety and compliance with company procedures.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Escalator maintenance or equivalent, strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Escalator maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience in escalating maintenance, repairs and replacements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of escalator equipment, including minor repair work and component replacements.
• Rectify faults on escalator equipment and verify correct operation.
• Perform checks (speed, motor start/stop, noise, temperature, power supply) using approved tools.
• Inspect and adjust escalator installations per procedures and complete service documentation.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics and restore equipment to service.

Skills

Escalator maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Driving license (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Escalator maintenance or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Multi-brand knowledge

Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 91002

We Elevate... You

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

Join us as a Escalator Service Engineer- Nights

Join us as an Escalator Service Engineer (Nights) to join our team based in London, working on 4 on 4 off shift basis for a prestigious transport client contract that we hold in London. The Technician will be experienced in carrying out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of escalator equipment, with a focus on improving equipment condition to reduce time between technical callbacks and downtime. This role includes minor repair work, lifecycle replacement of components, and adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full-time and permanent role.

Your Main Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• 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

Who You Are

• 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?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company Van, with a fuel card
• 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.

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.