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elevators, escalators, & moving walkways for the U.S.Livingston, Scotland, UK

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Location : LivingstonScotlandUnited Kingdom

Job ID : 81849

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators escalators and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team youll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities and contribute to making places moreaccessible inclusive and sustainable for all. We combine innovation safety and high ethical standards ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us you dontjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Service Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician to join our Team based out of our Bathgate Office in Scotland covering the Fife - forth valley and Perthshire regions .The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms to on portfolio lift / escalator equipment and be responsible for completion of Schindler safety inspections and closure of any open non-conformity to current legislation or standards. They will also oversee improvement of equipment condition to improve the time between technical call-backs and reduce lift equipment downtime. Works will also include minor repair work and the lifecycle replacement of components. They must adhere to all company safety and conduct procedures and Provide coverage by an on call rota for out of hours calls maintenance and repairs. This is a full time and permanent role.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Carry out 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)
To 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 noisetemperature and power supplies using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment
Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift / escalator in accordance with approved procedures
Reinstate lift / escalator and complete service documentation
Carry out 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
Carry out site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
Work in accordance with the Companys Safety and environmental 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 safety objectives where necessary by maintaining / monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to its 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

Willingness to Work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 RedAdvanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge including Multi-Brand equipment

Advanced problem-solving skills

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

Good administration skills and punctuality

Full UK driving License

Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.

Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

We Elevate Your Career

Become part of our team help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives 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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Required Experience :

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Pest Control,Customer Service,Hand Tools,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Automotive Repair,Service Technician Experience,Maintenance,Heavy Lifting,Equipment Repair,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Service Technician • Livingston, Scotland, UK