Service Technician - Lift and Escalators

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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 the 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.

Location:
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Job

We are looking to recruit a Lift Engineer who has the additional experience of working on Escalators to join our team working in the North West of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio lift/escalator equipment for the North Region and Scotland. They will also be responsible for the 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 lift/escalator equipment downtime.

Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. Adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. They will also be expected to cover the ’on call’ rota for out of hours calls, maintenance and repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine servicing of lift/escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, Expert+ etc) across multi‑unit sites and third‑party interfaces.
• Rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
• Check 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.
• Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentation.
• Carry out expert fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service, including third‑party interfaces. Competence is required to make effective use of written or graphical information.
• Carry out site surveys.
• All works must be carried out in accordance with the Company’s Quality Corporate policy.
• Attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills.
• Work in accordance with the Company’s Safety 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.
• Contribute to the Company’s safety objectives by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under direct control and implementing agreed changes to the safety management system.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent.
• Expert electrical and mechanical knowledge/skills, including multi‑brand equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies.
• Expert problem‑solving skills and good technical report writing skills.
• 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.
• Mentoring and carrying out training to Trained and Advance Fitters.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

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