Service Technician-Nights

Schindler Group; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global elevator company is seeking a Service Technician (Nights) in Northfleet to perform maintenance and repairs on lift equipment. The candidate will work four on, four off shifts, covering London. Experience in lift servicing and an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in lift maintenance are required. This full-time role offers the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and supportive culture and contribute to making urban life more accessible.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs.
• Must have call out experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment.
• Rectify faults on lift equipment.
• Perform routine inspection and adjustment of lift installations.
• Diagnose and restore equipment to service.
• Comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

Lift Servicing

Maintenance

Repairs

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Lift maintenance

Job description

Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion 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 a Service Technician (Nights) – we recruit a Service Technician (Nights) to join our team based out of our Northfleet Office but covering London, working on a four on, four off night shift basis between 7pm and 7am for one of our Clients in London. The Technician will be experienced in performing planned preventative maintenance regimes, improving equipment condition, reducing lift downtime, and performing minor repairs and component replacements. This is a full-time, permanent role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing of lift equipment, including minor repair work and the routine replacement of components in accordance with approved company procedures.
• To rectify and reduce faults on lift equipment in cases of breakdown and check to confirm correct functioning.
• Checking the lift function as part of maintenance, using approved company issued tooling and protective equipment.
• Carry out the routine inspection and adjustment of lift installations in accordance with approved procedures. Reinstate lift and complete service documentation.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic procedures using a range of techniques, technical manuals and appropriate test equipment, restoring equipment to service.
• All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements.
• Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour at all times.
• Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable).
• We are looking for an experienced Technician to meet the high levels of service expected from our client.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in Lift Servicing/ Maintenance/ Repairs, must have call out experience.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent minimum in Lift maintenance.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Flexibility.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Join our purpose‑driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
• Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

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.

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