Job Description
Location: Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom Job ID: 81910
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.
Job description:
We are currently recruiting for a Escalator Service Engineer to join our Team based in Livingston. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio escalator equipment. Completion of Schindler safety inspections and closure of any open non-conformity to current legislation or standards. Improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call-backs and reduce escalator equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. Adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. Provide coverage by an ’on call’ rota for out of hours calls, maintenance and repairs. This is a full time and permanent role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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
- Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience in Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Escalator maintenance
- Passionate about the customer and works consistently to provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers
- Works well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and assisting willingly when required.
- Proactive and able to identify and prioritise workload
- Ability to forward plan the departmental requirements and to work to deadlines
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills at different levels (client/Service Leader/Inspectors)
- Full UK driving License (walking routes may not need this qualification)
We offer:
- Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
- Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
- 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
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