Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 88767
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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Join us as a Lead Lift Engineer (Nights) to join our team based in London, working on a fixed Mon-Thurs, four on, three off shift basis for a prestigious transport client contract that we hold in London. The Technician will be experienced in carrying out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to our portfolio of lift equipment, with a focus on improving equipment condition to reduce time between technical callbacks and downtime. This role includes minor repair work, lifecycle replacement of components, and adherence to all company safety and conduct procedures. This is a full-time and permanent role.
- 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
- 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
Competitive salary
- A career progression step to management
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Company Van, with a fuel card
20 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
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.
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