Lift Engineer Job Descriptions |
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Lift
engineers, also known as lift technicians, install, refurbish,
service and repair electrical and hydraulic lifts and escalators.
They also work on stair lifts, vehicle mounted lifts, restaurant
'dumb waiters' and patient hoists like those found in hospitals
and nursing homes. Your typical duties might include: · making routine checks (Planned Preventive Maintenance) on gears, motors, overload detection devices, brakes, doors and locks · carrying out minor repairs and making arrangements to deal with more serious problems
· responding to emergency breakdown call-outs, carrying out repairs or isolating problems until a fuller service can be done · installing and fitting out lifts, lifting gear, lift wells · demonstrating to clients how new equipment works · refurbishing or replacing lift interiors, flooring, panel displays, communication systems, buttons and lighting · updating work records, both written and computerised · Analysing breakdown trends to identify recurring defects in equipment. Key Skills · skills in electrical and/or mechanical work · excellent problem-solving skills · the ability to understand engineering drawings and principles · good communication and customer care skills · good organisational skills to plan workloads · the ability to work without close supervision · computer skills for updating records and writing reports · familiarity with CAD packages if involved in design work · a willingness to work flexibly · An awareness of legal requirements and industry guidelines on health and safety. |
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