Service Technician

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Technician to join our Team based out of our Warrington Office, but working in the Leeds and Wakefield area. 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. The successful candidate 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.

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, noise, temperature 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.
• Carrying 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 Company’s 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.

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 Red.
• Advanced 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.

Benefits Include:

• Generous Holiday allowance.
• Competitive base salary.
• Attractive Standby Rates.
• Quarterly Bonus.
• Competitive Pension.
• Single Option Private Healthcare (BUPA).