Service Technician-Nights Job Details | Schindler Group

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

Job summary

A leading elevator company is looking for a Service Technician to work nights in Northfleet, covering London. The role involves routine lift servicing, fault diagnosis, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have experience in lift maintenance and hold an NVQ level 3 qualification. Join the team to enhance urban life and contribute to innovative mobility solutions.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Lift Servicing/Maintenance/Repairs.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Full UK driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment.
• Rectify faults on lift equipment during breakdown.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Lift Servicing/Maintenance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Lift maintenance

Job description

Overview

Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom   Job ID: 80911

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 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.

Join us as a Service Technician – Nights

We are looking to recruit a Service Technician (Nights) to join our team based out of our Northfleet Office but covering London, working on a four on, four off night shift basis between 7pm and 7am for one of our clients in London. The Technician will be experienced in carrying out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, improving equipment condition to extend time between technical callbacks and reduce lift downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and lifecycle replacement of components, with adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full time and permanent role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and routine replacement of components, in accordance with approved company procedures
• Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
• Check lift function as part of maintenance, using approved company tooling and protective equipment
• Carry out routine inspection and adjustment of lift installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation
• Perform fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, manuals and test equipment, restoring equipment to service
• Work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements
• Comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times
• Contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable)
• Demonstrate experience and capability to meet the high levels of service expected from our client

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in Lift Servicing/Maintenance/Repairs, including call out experience
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent minimum in Lift maintenance
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexibility
• Good problem solving skills
• Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Management/LU Inspectors)
• 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 Schindler! 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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