Job Details
An opportunity has arisen for a Lift Engineer to join a well-established lifts company, to carry out routine maintenance on commercial and residential lifts following a pre-planned schedule, as well as attending breakdowns and call-outs, and making small repairs to lifts for your area of responsibilities.
You will also investigate reports highlighting lifts that are out of order or have recurring breakdowns, taking remedial action. Full manufacture training and development plans provided.
Applications from suitably qualified ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Marines) will be particularly relevant for this position.
The role will involve:
- Carry out regular routine maintenance on commercial/residential lifts to a pre-planned schedule.
- Available to respond to breakdowns/call-outs during regular hours and Out-of-Hours. On call required once every 4 weeks (period of call-outs is usually 6pm onwards and weekends).
- Respond to requests from the Office for information/data necessary to fulfil role.
- Visit customers/lifts/sites as directed and in accordance with the workload.
- Procurement of materials.
- Involvement in site surveys.
- Measuring site performance.
- Producing site reports.
- Dealing with technical queries.
- Responsible at all times for Health and Safety and in line with BS7255:2012 Code of Practice for Safe Working on Lifts.
Experience & Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Lift Servicing (Essential)
- City & Guilds 2382-15 17th Edition (Desirable)
- Have proven experience of working within a building services environment
- Have experience in supervising contractors and/or contract staff
- Demonstrate a keen knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and COSHH Acts/regulations as they affect service provision
- Have the ability to diagnose equipment failures and malfunctions and instruct contractors on the appropriate action required
- Be fully conversant with the maintenance requirements for all types of lift installations and equipment in general
- Excellent customer skills
- Flexible approach to duties and working hours
- Team-orientated
Development Potential:
This role will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role. Our client has developed clear and concise training and development plans and is expecting business growth in 2017 and beyond.
Salary: £33,000 - £38,500 (DOE) + regular overtime
Benefits:
* Company Vehicle
* Mobile Phone
* Overtime (paid time and a half after 6pm onwards and weekends)
* 21 days’ holiday and Bank Holiday
* Pension Scheme after 3 months
* Income Protection Plan
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