We Elevate... Quality of urban lifeLift and Escalators Service Engineer - Glasgow/West

Schindler Group • Full-time • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job ID: 85194

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.

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Lift and Escalators Service Engineer - Glasgow/West

We are currently recruiting for a Lift and Escalators Service Engineer to join our team to cover Glasgow/West. They will also oversee improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call-backs and reduce lift and Escalator equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components.

Your main responsibilities:

Conducting 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
Conducting the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures
Reinstating lift/escalator and complete service documentation
Conducting 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
Conducting site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills

What you bring:

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
The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
Effective communication skills at various 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
Good administration skills and punctuality
Full UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

Attractive salary package
Company van and fuel card for flexibility on the road
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays
One additional paid volunteering day each year
Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
Comprehensive life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones
Enhanced family leave to support you through life’s important moments
Private medical cover with a trusted provider, including 24/7 access to a virtual GP for your convenience
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.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

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