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:
1. 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)
2. To rectify and reduce faults on lift/escalator equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning
3. 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
4. Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift/escalator in accordance with approved procedures
5. Reinstate lift/escalator and complete service documentation
6. 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
7. Carry out site surveys and attend all relevant training sessions to keep up to date on technical knowledge and skills
8. 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
9. 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:
10. Experience in Lift/Escalator Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs preferred
11. Qualified to NVQ level 3 minimum in Lift/Escalator maintenance or equivalent
12. Willingness to Work towards Schindler Certification Level 3 Red Advanced Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, including Multi-Brand equipment
13. Advanced problem-solving skills
14. The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and within efficiencies
15. The ability to work independently with a flexible approach
16. Good communication skills at different levels (Client/Service Leader/Inspectors)
17. 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
18. Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills
19. Good administration skills and punctuality
20. Full UK driving License
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