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Company description:
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Job ID: 87660
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 both 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.
Job description:
- 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
- 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
- Conduct the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentations
- Carrying out more advanced fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service
- Conduct site surveys
Profile description:
- 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
- Experience leading projects and teams
- Full UK driving License
- 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)
- Good Punctuality
- Manual dexterity - Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands xwzovoh and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information
- Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills
- Good administration skills
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