At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair escalators, ensuring safety and efficiency in urban transport.
- Company: Join Schindler, a leader in enhancing urban life through innovative mobility solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonus, company car, generous holiday, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team shaping sustainable cities for the future.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in escalator maintenance preferred; strong teamwork and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Job ID: 85447
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.
Join us as an Escalator Engineer. We are currently recruiting for an Escalator Service Engineer to join our Team to cover South Wales. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance regimes as determined by the contract terms on portfolio escalator equipment.
Your main responsibilities:
- Carry out routine servicing of escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc).
- Rectify and reduce faults on escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning. Checks to include speed, motor start/stop, noise temperature and power supply using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
- Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment of escalator installations in accordance with approved procedures.
- Reinstate escalator and complete service documentation.
- Carrying out 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.
- All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and Schindler Core Values to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group Safety requirements.
- Employees are required to attend all relevant Training Sessions.
- Employees are required to carry out all works in accordance with the Company’s Quality Corporate Policy.
- Employees will be required to contribute to the Company’s 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.
What you bring:
- Proven experience in Escalator Servicing/Maintenance/Repairs preferred.
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Escalator maintenance.
- Passionate about the customer and works consistently to provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers.
- Works well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and assisting willingly when required.
- Proactive and able to identify and prioritise workload.
- Ability to forward plan the departmental requirements and to work to deadlines.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills at different levels (client/Service Leader/Inspectors).
- Full UK driving License (walking routes may not need this qualification).
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
- Company car or allowance (for eligible roles).
- 25 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.
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.
Job Opportunities Escalator Engineer in Cardiff employer: Schindler Elevator
At Schindler, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, innovation, and inclusivity. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private medical cover and generous holiday allowances, as well as opportunities for professional growth in the vibrant city of Cardiff. Join us to make a meaningful impact on urban life while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and collaboration.
