Office Administrator | Escalators | Norton Office, Stockton-on-Tees

Responsible for:

• Providing effective administration processing and accurately maintaining the in house systems up to date.
• Providing excellent customer service to external clients via telephone.

Overall function:

To provide an efficient and seamless administration.

Main duties:

• To provide a professional and courteous telephone service to internal and external customers
• To review quotations and orders for specific clients to meet defined targets
• To manage the reactive call work stream
• To schedule new service contracts on the in-house maintenance system
• To enter customer quotations and quotation follow-up letters on dedicated management system
• To ensure all paperwork is appropriately filed
• To capture all office data as required within the general administration remit
• Process and verify all engineers paperwork
• Prepare time-sheets
• Constant communication with customers & Engineers
• Daily control of engineers job loading
• Provide administration assistance to all business units as required

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Fleet Administrator | Head Office, Stockton-on-Tees

Responsible for:

• Fleet Administrator assists in the administration and coordination of the organisation’s fleet of motor vehicles
• Maintaining accurate records of vehicles
• As a Fleet Administrator you will certify compliance with government rules and regulations and files paperwork in support of this compliance as needed
• To oversee the administration and organisation of the vehicle fleet and carry out purchasing duties regarding procurement of other services

Main duties:

• Maintain in-house records of fleet of 200+ vehicles, consisting of cars and light commercial vehicles and external databases
• Liaise with internal departments and the Company’s vehicle fleet leasing Company, ensuring new starters vehicle requirements are met, informing the leasing company of leavers and changes to driver’s circumstances
• Monitor each vehicle throughout its lease “life” in respect of MOT VED
• For Company car renewals or for new starters note the details required for the Inland Revenue
• Accurately maintain records for the fuel recharge scheme
• Maintain records that could be requested should an audit be carried out by the Traffic Commissioners
• Raising a Capital Expenditure Authority for all replacement and new cars which are approved by the appropriate SBU Head and Managing Director prior to order being placed
  for new vans arrange replacements with leasing company and dealership and in consultation with SBU Head. On receipt by the dealership arrange for delivery to be applied
• Assist with purchasing duties and administration

Person specification:

• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive IT skills. Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Strong organisational skills with a systematic approach to problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills, confident and professional telephone manner
• The ability to use own initiative and know when to seek advice
• Acts with professional integrity at all times
• Committed to high standards of quality and seeks to improve systems and processes

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Industrial Door Engineer | Covering Scotland & North East

Responsible for:

Servicing, call-outs and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment, including dock levellers, dock seals, industrial doors, high speed doors, loading houses, scissor lifts and vehicle restraint systems. Area’s to be covered; Scotland and North east.

Main duties:

• To be proficient in servicing, fault finding and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment including dock levellers (mechanical & hydraulic), scissor lifts & vehicle restraints and industrial doors, gates and barriers
• Follow all service check sheets, on completion of service compile detailed report for any additional work to be carried out
• Complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Undertake repair duties, as directed
• Actively participate in an on-call rota within the Region
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health & Safety at all times

Person specification:

• Full driving license is essential
• Willingness to undertake ongoing Health & Safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Dept, keeping up to date with the latest health and safety guidelines and training
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Possess industry recognised qualifications & training to demonstrate competency including; IPAF, PASMA, CSCS and NVQ 2 in Loading Bay Equipment
• Relevant experience and or qualifications in Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical engineering and Fabrication including welding
• Willingness to undertake competency, product & H&S training

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Industrial Door Engineer | Covering Leicester to North East

Responsible for:

Servicing, call-outs and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment, including dock levellers, dock seals, industrial doors, high speed doors, loading houses, scissor lifts and vehicle restraint systems. Area’s to be covered; Leicester to North East.

Main duties:

• To be proficient in servicing, fault finding and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment including dock levellers (mechanical & hydraulic), scissor lifts & vehicle restraints and industrial doors, gates and barriers
• Follow all service check sheets, on completion of service compile detailed report for any additional work to be carried out
• Complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Undertake repair duties, as directed
• Actively participate in an on-call rota within the Region
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health & Safety at all times

Person specification:

• Full driving license is essential.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing Health & Safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Dept, keeping up to date with the latest health and safety guidelines and training
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Possess industry recognised qualifications & training to demonstrate competency including; IPAF, PASMA, CSCS and NVQ 2 in Loading Bay Equipment
• Relevant experience and or qualifications in Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical engineering and Fabrication including welding
• Willingness to undertake competency, product & H&S training

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Operations Manager | Mobility | Central Office, Leeds

Main duties:

• Management and operations of department
• Ensure Customer needs are met and adhere to specific contracts but maintain profitability
• Management of new stairlift and ceiling track hoist installations
• Generation of minor repairs via T&M and quotations
• Sourcing & ordering materials for minor repairs
• Issue jobs to the engineers and ensure the correct parts are ordered
• Check deliveries of new parts are correct and receive parts in on plasma
• Return any faulty or wrong parts to manufacture
• Issue credits to customers if needed
• Source suppliers and parts for mobility products
• Achievement of targets and performance
• Deployment and recruitment of Personnel
• Maintaining and developing excellent customer relations
• Attend customer update meetings
• Maintain and implement company plans and policies
• Lead the development and motivation of the team
• Control and maintain company assets
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints
• Carry out appraisals
• Authorise and pass time sheets to commercial

Responsibilities:

• Processing repair/install jobs from start to completion including initial quotation and the coordination of the repairs throughout
• Working directly under the Regional Manager the Operations Manager will be responsible for the overseeing of the department when the Regional Manager is not available
• Also will be available to provide direction and guidance in technical delivery, health and safety to ensure a high standard of service is provided

Person specification:

• Have a good standard of knowledge within the industry – Mechanical & Electrical
• Have a good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Previous managerial experience advantageous
• Qualified / suitable experienced engineer
• Business development /sales management desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications: proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Full driving license
• Good leadership qualities

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Operations Manager | London North

Responsible for:

Oversee day to day running of repair team in order to deliver an efficient and effective lift repair service to clients.

Main duties:

• Process orders, including control of stage payments
• Carry out site inspections including scope of work, details of specifications, identification of parts required and programming of all works
• Order parts to budget and ensure delivery to timescale Maintain stock control
• Liaise with customers to ensure client satisfaction and manage customer expectations
• Supervise a team of engineers, labourers and subcontractors
• Motivate team to meet regional targets
• Monitor workload ensuring completion of jobs to timescale
• Process time-sheets
• Record and report on job closures and costings
• Report on monthly completion figures
• Generate client quotations
• Maximise and generate repair sales

Person specification:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Qualified / time served
• Lift Engineer IT skills (Microsoft)
• Full driving licence

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Repairs Manager | Covering North East & Cumbria

Overview:

We are looking to recruit a Repairs Manager to work between our Newcastle Regional Office (NE8 3HU) and Stockton on Tees (TS20 2AQ) to deliver an efficient lift repair service to our clients.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage minor and major repairs from initial site survey through to completion and handover.

Lift industry experience is preferred however training would be provided for any successful applicant with a relevant engineering background.

• Competitive salary
• Company car, renewed every 4 years
• Company benefits including reimbursement towards eye tests, annual flu job and retail discounts through our employee hub

Main duties:

• Generate repair quotations following PPM visits and call-outs
• Identify and order any parts required
• Carry out site surveys across the region and produce lift condition reports
• Manage the lift repair workload to satisfy our client’s expectations and to achieve financial targets
• Manage our Engineers and sub-contractors to ensure works are carried out efficiently

Person specification:

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Sound engineering background, ideally within the lift industry
• IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Full driving licence
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Repairs Estimator | Loading Systems South

We require an Estimator to join our busy Loading Systems South region to continue to meet our existing and potential customer’s expectations.

As an Estimator your duties will include:

• Manage and maintain company’s service management system (Plasma) in order to meet internal and external customer expectations
• Provide pricing quotations to existing customer base
• Site Surveys as and when required
• Carry out technical and commercial checks of order documentation
• Works with engineers and office staff to ensure pricing correctly reflects company process and customer agreed rates

The ideal candidate requirements include:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Loading Systems experience desirable
• Technically able and commercially aware
• Formal technical qualification or relevant practical experience
• Experience of Estimating/cost calculation of products
• Excellent organisation and IT skills

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Auto Pedestrian Engineer | Loading Systems South

Responsible for:

Servicing, call-outs, Repairs & Installs on Auto Pedestrian Engineer and all loading bay equipment, industrial doors, traffic barriers and gates.

Main duties:

• To be proficient in servicing, fault finding, repairs & installs on loading bay equipment and industrial doors, equipment including dock levellers (mechanical & hydraulic), scissor lifts & vehicle restraints, industrial doors, gates and barriers
• Experience working on sliding / revolving doors
• Follow all service check sheets, on completion of service compile detailed report for any additional work to be carried out
• Complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Undertake repair duties, as directed
• Undertake installations as directed
• Actively participate in an on-call rota within the Region which is 1 in 7 currently
• £215.00 standby fee
• Paid rest time
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health & Safety at all times

Person specification:

• Full driving license is essential
• Willingness to undertake ongoing Health & Safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Dept, keeping up to date with the latest health and safety guidelines and training
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Qualification in FDIA and or ADSA
• Possess industry recognised qualifications & training to demonstrate competency including; IPAF, PASMA, CSCS and NVQ 2 in Loading Bay Equipment
• Relevant experience and or qualifications in Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical engineering and Fabrication including welding
• Willingness to undertake competency, product & H&S training

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Lift Service & Call-Out Engineer | Covering Essex

Responsible for:

Undertaking lift maintenance and minor lift repairs across the given route including out of hours responsibilities.
Engineer will cover: Essex – Post codes – E, IG and RM

Main duties:

• Carry out routine servicing, call outs and minor repairs, within a service route area, on all types of electrical and hydraulic goods, passenger and service lifts
• To complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Complete worksheets using company and customer systems
• Participate in an out of hours on-call rota
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health and Safety at all times

Person specification:

• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years lift industry experience is essential
• Ideally qualified to or above NVQ3 in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing) or J-Modules or Apprenticeship
• Willingness to carry out training
• Training will be provided to meet the industry requirements
• Evidence of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications must be provided.

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

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Lift Service & Call-Out Engineer | Covering Harrow, Wembley, Ruislip, Hendon, Colindale, Brent Cross and Edgware.

Responsible for:

Undertaking lift maintenance and minor lift repairs across the given route including out of hours responsibilities. Engineer will cover; Harrow, Wembley, Ruislip, Hendon, Colindale, Brent Cross and Edgware.

Main duties:

• Carry out routine servicing, call outs and minor repairs, within a service route area, on all types of electrical and hydraulic goods, passenger and service lifts
• To complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Complete worksheets using company and customer systems
• Participate in an out of hours on-call rota
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health and Safety at all times

Person specification:

• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years lift industry experience is essential
• Ideally qualified to or above NVQ3 in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing) or J-Modules or Apprenticeship
• Willingness to carry out training
• Training will be provided to meet the industry requirements
• Evidence of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications must be provided

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk or upload to our contact form

Apply here

Industrial Door Engineer | Covering Scotland and North East

Responsible for:

Servicing, call-outs and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment, including dock levellers, dock seals, industrial doors, high speed doors, loading houses, scissor lifts and vehicle restraint systems. Area’s to be covered; Scotland & North east.

Main duties:

• To be proficient in servicing, fault finding and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment including dock levellers (mechanical & hydraulic), scissor lifts & vehicle restraints and industrial doors, gates and barriers
• Follow all service check sheets, on completion of service compile detailed report for any additional work to be carried out
• Complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed service contracts
• Undertake repair duties, as directed
• Actively participate in an on-call rota within the Region
• Conform to and utilise best practice within health & safety at all times

Person specification:

• Full driving license is essential
• Willingness to undertake ongoing Health & Safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Dept, keeping up to date with the latest health and safety guidelines and training
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skill
• Possess industry recognised qualifications and training to demonstrate competency including; IPAF, PASMA, CSCS and NVQ 2 in Loading Bay Equipment
• Relevant experience and or qualifications in Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical engineering and Fabrication including welding
• Willingness to undertake competency, product and health & safety training

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

2x Business Administrator Apprentice | Head Office, Stockton-on-Tees

We are looking for two Business Administration Apprentices to work within a small team within our Central Customer Services Department or our Central Services Department.

Overall function:

• The role will involve some working independently and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving customer services
• You will learn to process and deal with internal and external customer queries: obtain the skills to maintain the in-house service management system and external customer databases under the direction of team.
• Assisting in providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers via telephone and email
• You will acquire and develop the skills necessary to aid the department in supporting our national clients
• Working as part of a small team to facilitate all planned and reactive works on Lifts, Escalators and Loading equipment focusing on a high level of customer service
• Not only will you gain an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, you will become competent to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and effective assistance to Pickerings Lifts Engineers and to our 13 Regional Office’s

Main duties:

• Develop and maintain effective external and internal customer relationships
• Provide effective assistance to engineers and regional offices
• Provide administration assistance to the team you are assigned to
• Undertake general office duties as directed

Person specification:

• Positive and courteous telephone manner
• Work well in a team
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel, and Microsoft packages
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• English, Maths and IT as required as prerequisite for Apprenticeship enrolment: Grade 9–4 or equivalent
• Willingness to learn and undertake Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard including compulsory training
• Willing to progress

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Apprentice Lift Engineer | Covering Scotland

Overall Function:

To learn the trade of being a Lift Maintenance Engineer by efficiently assisting and following direction from a Lead Maintenance Engineer / Technician and undertaking duties as requested by the Lead Engineer.

Completing the L6 Apprenticeship, which may include (depending on prior learning) studying an SQA technical certificate through college attendance and completing vocational training SVQ in Lift Maintenance in order to become competent at the effective management of a lift maintenance route within a defined geographical area.

Main duties:

• To become proficient in the maintenance of all types of goods, passenger and service lifts including: Traction, hydraulic, MRL’s and platform lifts in a variety of different environments
• To assist with completing maintenance schedules as directed by the Lead Engineer / Technician
• To undertake minor repair duties, as directed by Lead Engineer / Technician
• To actively participate in an on-call rota within the region once trained and the Operations Manager deems it appropriate
• To conform to and utilise best practice within Health & Safety at all times
• Completion of Lift L6 Apprenticeship

Person specification:

• Customer focused with the ability to convey a professional attitude at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Positive and flexible attitude to work
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Methodical approach
• Self-motivated to study SQA & SVQ and other industry specific qualifications including technical certificates
• Interest in electrics and mechanics
• Previous mechanical / electrical experience and or qualification desirable
• Entry requirements 4 x National 5’s in; Maths, English, Physics +1 other
• Full driving license desirable not essential (The appointed apprentice will work throughout Scotland but ideally live close to Bailliston for pick-up and drop off)

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Mobility Stair-Lift Engineer | Covering Hull & Surrounding Areas

Responsible for:

We require a qualified Mobility Engineer to work within the Mobility Division working with Service/Fault Diagnosis/Repairs to all types of Stair lifts/Through Floor Lifts/Ceiling Hoists/Bath Lifts/Mobile Hoists/Wheelchair Lifts.

Person specification:

• The candidate will also be required to assist in another area during busy periods and will need to be an experienced NVQ 2 or equivalent qualified Mobility Engineer to carry out all aspects of work within the department
• Candidates should also have excellent customer skills, be self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team and participate in an out of hours call out rota

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

IT Technician | Head Office, Stockton-on-Tees

A confident experienced IT Technician is required to join a small team looking after a busy IT network covering 12 offices nationally. The ideal candidate should be able to work well within a team, however, also have the confidence and ability to work well alone when required.

Responsible for:

The primary function will be to provide day to day 1st, 2nd & 3rd line hardware and software support to internal users and the IT systems used by the business and to ensure network and systems availability and reliability is maintained.

Main duties:

• Support of all Pickerings Lifts IT systems, ensuring that the IT & electronic communication infrastructure is available to all employees, outside of pre-planned system downtime, by the effective hands on management of IT equipment including system management, installation & component replacement
• Escalation of systems software issues to Development Team
• The procurement, configuration, deployment and monitoring of new hardware and software services
• Ensure system and equipment security is maintained by ensuring anti-virus and software update systems are up to date and operational
• Compliance with security policies and ensuring all hardware is secured to current standards
• Troubleshoot hardware/software problems, liaise with 3rd party hardware & software suppliers to ensure problem resolution within agreed SLA
• Develop and maintain technical support processes, user manuals and other documentation as necessary to support service delivery

Essential skills:

• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Windows Active Directory
• Windows Server Support
• Windows Desktop Support
• Hardware Support (printers, laptops, computers, etc)
• TCP/IP Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office packages
• Helpdesk Applications and Procedures
• Backup & Restore Solutions
• Anti-virus Protection

Desirable:

A Knowledge of…

• Proxy Server Administration
• Microsoft Exchange Server Administration
• Email Security Administration
• Mobile Device Management (Android & iOS)
• VMware Maintenance and Administration

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Lift Service Engineer | Covering Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Northallerton & Whitby

Responsible for:

Undertaking lift maintenance and minor lift repairs across the given route including out of hours responsibilities. The Engineer will cover Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Northallerton & Whitby

Main duties:

• Carry out routine servicing, call outs and minor repairs, within a service route area, on all types of electrical and hydraulic goods, passenger and service lifts
• To complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Participate in an out of hours on-call rota. (Currently 1 in 4)
• Complete worksheets using company and customer systems
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health and Safety at all times

Person specification:

• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel within the North East area

Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified to or above NVQ3 / J-Modules or an Apprenticeship or have a minimum of 5 years Lift Maintenance or repair experience
• Copies of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications are required

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Lift Repair Engineer | Covering North East Region

Main duties:

• Undertake major repairs, refurbishment, and general maintenance duties on all types of goods, passenger and service lifts
• To report service / repair requirements / defects to encourage improvements in lift equipment and safety
• To complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health and Safety at all times
• To work with other Engineers and Trainee Engineers as and when required

Person specification:

• To follow company instruction and directions to ensure safe working practice
• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To communicate using company systems and devices (tablet and phone)
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel as required within our geographical region

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years lift industry experience is essential
• Ideally qualified to or above NVQ3 in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing) or J-Modules or Apprenticeship
• Willingness to carry out training
• Training will be provided to meet the industry requirements

Evidence of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications must be provided.

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Credit Controller | Head Office, Stockton-on-Tees

Responsible for:

All aspects of cash collection and related Accounts department duties.

Main duties:

• All aspects of cash collection including contacting customers by telephone, email and letters in line with agreed process
• Allocation of cash when required
• Reconciliation of customer accounts
• Issuing of statements, reminders and staged recovery letters to customers
• Liaising with regional offices and customers to resolve disputed transactions
• Updating accounts on Sage
• General accounts, reception and administration assistance during busy periods and for cover on a rota basis

Person specification:

• Working knowledge of credit control with understanding of general accounts function
• Experience of cash allocation desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of Sage preferred
• Confident communicator able to use Microsoft packages
• The ability to prioritise workload and take ownership of regular tasks

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role

Hours of work:

Monday – Thursday 08.30 am – 17.00 pm

Friday 08.30 am – 16.30 pm

1 hour lunch breaks

We offer the below benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Free beverages
• Company quarterly bonus
• Gym discounts
• Contribution to eye test and glasses
• Retail discounts
• Training & Development Investment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recruitment Bonus Scheme
• Free Flu Jab
• Cinema discounts
• Company pension
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Loading Systems Service & Call-Out Engineer

Covering Bournemouth and surrounding areas

Responsible for: Servicing, call-outs and repairs on loading bay, industrial doors, gates and traffic barriers. Covering Bournemouth and surrounding areas.

Main Duties:

• To be proficient in servicing, fault finding and repairs on loading bay and industrial equipment including dock levelers (mechanical & hydraulic), scissor lifts & vehicle restraints and industrial doors, gates and barriers.
• Follow all service check sheets, on completion of service compile detailed report for any additional work to be carried out.
• Complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed Service Contracts.
• Undertake repair duties, as directed.
• Actively participate in an on-call rota within the Region which is currently 1 in 5.
• £215.00 standby fee.
• Paid rest time.
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health & Safety at all times.

Person specification:

• •Full driving license is essential.Willingness to undertake ongoing Health & Safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Dept, keeping up to date with the latest health and safety guidelines and training.
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Possess industry recognized qualifications & training to demonstrate competency including; IPAF, PASMA, CSCS and NVQ 2 in Loading Bay Equipment.
• Relevant experience and or qualifications in Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical engineering and Fabrication including welding.
• Willingness to undertake competency, product & H&S training.

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Lift Service & Call-Out Engineer | Covering Hull, North Yorkshire, Doncaster or Lincolnshire

Responsible for: undertaking lift maintenance and minor lift repairs across the given route including out of hours responsibilities. Engineer will cover Hull, North Yorkshire, Doncaster or Lincolnshire.

Main Duties:

• To carry out the electrical and mechanical maintenance of all types of goods, passenger and service lifts and lifting equipment
• To report service / repair requirements / defects to encourage improvements in lift equipment and safety
• To complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed service contracts
• To actively participate in an on-call rota
• Conform to and utilise best practice within health and safety at all times
• To work with various engineers and trainee engineers as and when directed
• To liaise with customers as and when required

Person Specification:

• To follow company instruction and directions to ensure safe working practice
• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To communicate using company systems and devices (tablet and phone)
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel

Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified to or above NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a lift engineering discipline
• To provide the company copies of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Lift Repair & Call-Out Engineer | London North

Responsible for:

Lift Maintenance and Repair covering London North area.

Main duties:

• Undertake repair duties and call-outs
• From minor repairs to full lift upgrades, including controller/rewire, door operators, valve blocks, complete hydraulic tank replacement etc.
• To carry out the maintenance and repair of all types of goods, passenger and service lifts
• To report service / repair requirements / defects to encourage improvements in lift equipment and safety
• To work with Field Engineers on supplementary test
• To actively participate in an on-call rota within the defined geographical area
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health and Safety at all times
• To work with various Engineers and Trainee Engineers as and when directed
• To liaise with customers as and when required

Person specification:

• To follow company instruction and directions to ensure safe working practice
• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To communicate using company systems and devices (tablet and phone)
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel

Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified to or above NVQ3 (or equivalent) in a lift engineering discipline
• To provide the company copies of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Loading Systems Route Engineer | Route North London, covering Northampton & Milton Keynes

Responsible for:

Undertaking and managing efficiently, a loading systems maintenance route North London, covering Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Main duties:

• To be proficient in carrying out service and call-out/repairs on loading systems equipment including Industrial doors, dock levellers (mechanical & hydraulic), scissor lifts and vehicle restraints
• Follow all service check sheets, on completion of service compile detailed report for any additional work to be carried out
• Complete maintenance schedules in accordance with agreed service contracts
• Undertake minor repair duties, as directed
• Actively participate in an on-call rota within the region
• Conform to and utilise best practice within health and safety at all times

Person specification:

• Full driving licence is essential
• Willingness to undertake ongoing health and safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Department, keeping up-to-date with the latest health and safety guidelines and training
• Possess excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Possess industry recognised qualifications and training to demonstrate competency including; IPAF, PASMA, NVQ 2 in Loading Bay Equipment
• Relevant experience and or qualifications in an allied trade
• Willingness to undertake competency, product and health and safety training

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Lift Repair Call-Out Engineer 

Covering Midlands (Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Banbury, Kettering, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire etc.)

Responsible for:

Lift Maintenance and Repair. Covering Midlands (Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Banbury, Kettering, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire etc.)

Main duties:

• Undertake repair duties and call-outs
• From minor repairs to full lift upgrades, including controller/rewire, door operators, valve blocks, complete hydraulic tank replacement etc
• To carry out the maintenance and repair of all types of goods, passenger and service lifts
• To report service / repair requirements / defects to encourage improvements in lift equipment and safety
• To work with Field Engineers on supplementary test
• To actively participate in an on-call rota within the defined geographical area
• Conform to and utilise best practice within Health and Safety at all times
• To work with various Engineers and Trainee Engineers as and when directed
• To liaise with customers as and when required

Person specification:

• To follow company instruction and directions to ensure safe working practice
• To be customer focused with the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
• To communicate using company systems and devices (tablet and phone)
• To provide good organisational skills and to prioritise required tasks
• To self-motivate and attend company training as available
• Hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel

Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified to or above NVQ3 (or equivalent) in a lift engineering discipline
• To provide the company copies of any previous lift related qualifications certificates and/or any mechanical/electrical experience and/or a relevant engineering or electrical qualifications

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Lift Service Call-Out Engineer

Service route will be Midlands based and would focus on: – Gloucestershire & Herefordshire/Oxfordshire or Birmingham and surrounds.

Dependant on candidate location and availability.

Responsible for:

Carrying out routine servicing, corrective maintenance and minor repairs to clients’ lifts.

Main duties:

• Service & Minor Repairs to lifts
• Route will cover Gloucestershire & Herefordshire/Oxfordshire or Birmingham and surrounds.
• Night call-out as per rota requirements
• Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, be self-motivated
• Will be required to travel and participate in an out of hours call out rota
• To provide lift services and call outs as required in addition to some minor repairs
• To carry out call-out duties as part of the call out rota

Person specification:

• Qualified to or above NVQ3 (or equivalent) in a lift engineering discipline
• Provide support for other engineers or cover as and when required
• Be self-motivated, have great customer service skills and have the ability to show a high standard of workmanship whilst working under minimum supervision
• Must hold a valid driving licence
• Some computer knowledge – as you will be required to use customer log on systems and company tablets
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Good Communication skills

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk

Escalator Engineer | South West, West London & M4 Corridor

Responsible for:

Carry out routine servicing, corrective maintenance and minor repairs to customers’ escalators.

Engineer will be based in South West/ West London, M4 Corridor.

Person Specification:

• NVQ 3 Qualified Escalator;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• A full driving license is essential;
• Must be willing to travel and participate in a call-out rota.

In addition to the above, the post-holder will also be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Interested?

Send your CV, and covering letter to jobs@pickeringslifts.co.uk