Escalator Technician

Join Our Team as an Escalator Technician at Stannah!

Location: Greater London (including Gatwick & Stansted rail stations)

Hours: 19:00 – 7:00, 4 on 4 off (12-hour shifts with a 45-minute unpaid break)

Salary: Basic salary up to £75K (depending on skills and experience) + Overtime + Benefits and Paid Door to Door.

Are you ready to make a real impact with your technical expertise? We’re on the lookout for an experienced Escalator Technician who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and is eager to shape the future of field service excellence.

Your Role

As an Escalator Technician, you will:

• Utilize your senior-level technical and product expertise to install, maintain, refurbish, and repair escalators and associated equipment.
• Conduct detailed technical assessments and fault diagnosis, delivering effective and timely resolutions.
• Create clear process documentation and cost reports to support operational decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with the Branch Manager and Field Service Managers to mentor and develop a high-performing team of Field Engineers.
• Champion best practices, safety, and continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations.

Your work will cover all of Greater London, including high-profile locations like Gatwick and Stansted Airport stations. Enjoy the excitement of working in safety-critical environments without the hassle of extensive regional travel!

Responsibilities

• Perform escalator maintenance, inspections, surveys, and technical fault resolution, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor site safety and performance of engineers and subcontractors, completing necessary risk assessments.
• Manage technical queries, materials procurement, and client liaison for smooth project delivery.
• Provide reporting and support across the business, including progress updates and incident reports.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, including vehicle care and PPE use.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ level 4 qualification.
• Proven experience in the maintenance and minor repair of electrical, mechanical, or electronic equipment.
• Familiarity with computer or PDA use for logging calls and accessing customer information.

Why Join Us?

If you have a comprehensive escalator engineering background and are looking for a structured shift pattern with exposure to high-profile London projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

• Market-aligned salary, paid monthly.
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, rewarding all employees quarterly based on company profits.
• 197.5 holiday hours.
• Company vehicle.
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days of annual leave.
• Pension Scheme with matched contributions.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan for health costs.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Long Service award scheme with holiday benefits.
• Employee Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions.
• Expenses reimbursed within 7 days (subject to process).

At Stannah, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Join our diverse and inclusive community where every employee is valued!

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications. Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants; sponsorship is not available.