Schindler UK & Ireland
Company description:
Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 88767
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:
- Responsibility for a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) shift of 2 engineers including yourself, including tasks to complete, and ordering of any replacement parts, reporting back to the supervisors on the night’s events
- Carry out routine scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) attendance including minor repair work and routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures
- Rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and verify correct functioning
- Check lift function as part of maintenance, using approved company tooling and protective equipment
- Carry out routine inspection and adjustment of lift installations in accordance with approved procedures; reinstate lift and complete service documentation
- Perform fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and test equipment, restoring equipment to service
- Adhere to Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements
- Demonstrate experience as an Technician to meet high levels of service expected from the client
Profile description:
- Proven experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs, with call-out experience
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent minimum in Lift maintenance
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexibility
- Good problem solving skills
- Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Management/LU Inspectors)
- Full UK driving Licence
- Ability and desire to be a team leader, responsible for the shift
We offer:
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Competitive salary
- A career progression step to management
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Company Van, with a fuel card
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25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day
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Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
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Comprehensive life assurance
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Enhanced family leave
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Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access
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Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
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Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
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Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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