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Escalator Engineer @ Schindler UK & Ireland

CardiffOnsiteFull-timePosted 28 days ago

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About this role

Company description:

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.

Job description:

Carry out routine servicing of escalator equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components and in accordance with approved company procedures (PPE, PDA, 2+ etc)

To 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, 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

Profile description:

Experience in Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred

Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Escalator maintenance or equivalent

Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment

Advanced problem-solving skills

Full UK driving License

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

We offer:

Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonusCompany Van, with a fuel card25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering dayPension scheme with 6% company contributionComprehensive life assuranceEnhanced family leavePrivate medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP accessEmployee Assistance Programme offering confidential supportFree eye tests and eyewear discountsAccess to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

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