Service Technician-Escalators

Schindler Group; Ash Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the escalator industry seeks a Service Technician-Escalators for a role based in Northfleet. The successful candidate will handle routine servicing, maintenance, and diagnostics of escalator systems on a 4 on, 4 off shift basis. Expertise in advanced electrical and mechanical aspects, alongside NVQ level 3 qualifications, are crucial. Join a team committed to high safety standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Lift/Escalator servicing and repairs preferred.
• Willingness to work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red.
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and minor repair work on lift/escalator equipment.
• Check and rectify faults on equipment during breakdowns.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Advanced Electrical knowledge

Advanced Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Administration skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Lift/Escalator maintenance

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18.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician-Escalators on Day Shifts to join our Team based in Northfleet working on a 4 on, 4 off basis from 7am through to 7pm. They 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 of
• components 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. Reinstate
• lift/escalator and complete service documentation
• Carrying out more advanced 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
• 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