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Escalator Engineer

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Full-timeOn-site1d ago
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Benefits

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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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


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