Location: Glasgow,Scotland,United Kingdom. Job ID: 85194
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.
Lift and Escalators Service Engineer - Glasgow/West
Your main responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for a Lift and Escalators Service Engineer to join our Team based out of Glasgow and cover Glasgow/West. 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.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying 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)
- Rectifying and reducing faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
- Checking 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
- Carrying out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures
- Reinstating 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
- Carrying out site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
- Working 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
- Contributing 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
What you bring
What we're looking for:
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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 #TeamSchindler! 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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