Job Description
Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)\nLocation: Midlands (Field-Based)\nContract Type: Permanent role\nHours: 45 hours per week (including travel time) + overtime + on-call pay\nSalary: £41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)\nBenefits: Company van + expenses + on-call allowance\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nWe are seeking a hands-on, experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to support the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. Candidates do NOT need a rolling stock background - we welcome applicants with experience working on diesel engines from HGV, PSC, tractors, agriculture, heavy plant, or related sectors.\n\nThe role covers Derby and the wider Midlands region, ideally around Derby and Birmingham, but we are open-minded on exact location. Travel between sites is required and included within the 45 hours per week.\n\nThis is a great chance to join a well-established engineering business in a permanent position with long-term prospects.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPerform planned modifications and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.\nPrepare jobs ahead of time (tools, parts, documentation) and communicate directly with customers.\nWork independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work at customer sites.\nAccurately record all work in line with company procedures.\nAct as the first point of contact on site to resolve minor issues or escalate as necessary.\nMaintain strong professional relationships and uphold the company's reputation.\nIdentify opportunities for additional work or service improvements and report to management.\n\nRole Details & Benefits:\n\nField-based across Derby and surrounding Midlands - travel time is included within 45 working hours.\n\nCompany van provided with fuel and expenses covered.\n45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.\nOvertime available at flat rate.\nOn-call rota every other weekend:\n£73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)\nAdditional hourly pay if called out\n\nPermanent role\n\nIdeal Candidate:\nExperience working on diesel engines in any sector - rolling stock experience is not essential.\n\nStrong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.\nConfident working independently in a field-based environment.\nGood communication and problem-solving abilities.\nIdeally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.\nFull UK driving licence (essential)