Service Technician Job Details | Schindler Group

Schindler Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Service Technician in London covering Battersea and Wandsworth areas. You will perform routine maintenance and repairs on lift and escalator equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have NVQ level 3 in Lift/Escalator maintenance, advanced electrical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a purpose-driven organization that offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Career development support

Diverse and supportive culture

Purpose-driven organization benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Lift/Escalator servicing, maintenance, or repairs preferred.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment.
• Rectify and reduce faults on equipment in cases of breakdown.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance in accordance with approved procedures.

Skills

Lift/Escalator Servicing

Advanced Electrical Knowledge

Advanced Problem-solving Skills

Good Communication Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

NVQ level 3 in Lift/Escalator Maintenance

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 79590

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places moreaccessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’tjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Service Technician - Battersea and Wandsworth areas

We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician to join our Team based in London & the Southeast covering the Battersea and Wandsworth areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of 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 equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. The successful candidate must adhere to all company 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 personalexample 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 safetymanagement system.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent
• 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
• 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.
• Good administration skills and punctuality
• Full UK driving License

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