Job Title: Field Service Engineer - Diesel Engines
Location: Home site - Derby (flexible, anywhere in the Midlands)
Salary: £41,760 + overtime + on-call pay
Hours: 45 hours per week (flexibility required)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Client Summary
A leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their expertise spans engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment, delivering industry-leading solutions to the rolling stock sector.
Job Purpose
An exciting opportunity to join an internationally renowned rolling stock company on a permanent basis. Your primary responsibility will be maintaining diesel engines for customers across the UK. The role involves attending breakdowns, diagnosing issues, and providing effective solutions through fault finding and diagnostics. The role is field-based, offering the convenience of traveling directly to customer sites from home without needing to report to the office regularly.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform modification programs on company products as required.
- Working on diesel Class 73s, HST's and a wide rang of train engines.
- Conduct thorough examination and maintenance of diesel engines.
- Attend customer sites to address issues, providing first-line support and advice.
- Drive to breakdown locations, diagnose faults, and deliver resolutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to achieve effective solutions.
- Utilize mechanical engineering expertise to expedite claim resolutions.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of mechanical experience working on large vehicles or components, ideally diesel engines on rolling stock.
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
- Full, clean UK driving license.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on diesel engines.
Package & Benefits
- Overtime paid at a flat rate (for hours exceeding 45 per week).
- On-call pay with a minimum of 3 hours guaranteed.
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Employer pension contribution of 4%.
- Company-provided van, mobile phone, iPad, and essential tooling.
- Fuel card and expense reimbursement for work-related travel.
Contact Information:
- Name: Alex Cameron
- Email: (url removed)
- Phone: (phone number removed)
