Service Technician

Schindler Group; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lift industry is seeking a full-time Service Technician in the south of the UK. The role involves performing maintenance, inspections, and repairs on lift and escalator equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ level 3 qualification, alongside substantial experience in lift servicing.

Qualifications

• Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing is preferred.
• Must be qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum.
• Willingness to work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment and minor repairs.
• Diagnose faults using advanced technical equipment and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Advanced Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Fault finding skills

Manual dexterity

Education

NVQ level 3 in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician to join our Team on Branch 1112 in the South. They will be working on a day shift pattern of8.30-17.00 M-Thu, 8.30-16.30 Fri. This a full time and permanent role. The region you will look after will cover Reading,Swindon, Bath,Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift/escalator equipment and be responsible for completion of Schindler safety inspections and closure of any open non-conformity to current legislation or standards. They will also oversee improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call-backs and reduce lift equipmentdowntime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components.The successful candidate must adhere to allcompany safety and conduct procedures and Provide coverage by an ’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 ofcomponents and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+ etc)
• To rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
• Check 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 of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstatelift/escalator and complete service documentation
• Carrying out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manualsand appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service. Competence is required to make effective use ofwritten or graphical information
• Carry out site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
• Work in accordance with the Company’s Safety and environmental 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.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent
• Willingness to Work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies
• The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
• 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.
• Good administration skills and punctuality