Schindler Group
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Location: London, England, United Kingdom Job ID: 89341 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.
Join us as a Lift Service Engineer We are looking to recruit for a Lift Service Engineer to work as part of the local team based in East London/ Stratford, supporting our customer communications, compliment and supporting the management team. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift equipment.
Your main responsibilities
Carry out routine servicing of lift 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 lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
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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 installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift 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
What you bring
Experience in lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in lift maintenance or equivalent
Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment
Advanced problem-solving skills
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)
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
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What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Company Van, with a fuel card
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
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 #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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