Field Engineer – Rail Grinding Fleet
Location: Milton Keynes / South Midlands Corridor (covering North London, Oxford, Gloucester & surrounding areas)
Salary & Benefits
* Basic Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
* On-Target Earnings with on-call and overtime: Up to £77,000+ including overtime, on-call, and allowances
* Lunch Allowance: £1,175 per year (tax-free)
* On-Call Payment: £1,175 per year on average
* Overtime: Paid for all hours above 40/week
o Flat rate weekdays
o Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays (plus a day in lieu for Bank Holidays worked)
* Travel: Paid door-to-door (excluding local depot visits)
* Company Van & Fuel Card provided
* Hotels & Meals: Company accounts with quality hotels, all expenses paid, breakfast and evening meal.
* Pension: 5% employer contribution
* Holidays: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
* Phone, PPE, Training and Progression
About the Role We’re seeking a skilled Field Technical Support Engineer to carry out scheduled and corrective maintenance on advanced rail grinding machines across the South Midlands and North London regions. This is a field-based role combining hands-on technical work with remote fault support — ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys autonomy, travel, and variety. You’ll start your day from home, travelling out to the depot or sites with daily task allocations and fully paid travel. Expect a mix of day and night shifts, the rota will cover some weekends with days off in the week, and 2–3 nights per week away, with all expenses covered.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on rail grinding equipment
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
* Use the computerised maintenance system to manage and close out defects
* Provide remote or on-site technical support to grinder operators
* Maintain tooling, consumables, spares, PPE, and vehicle standards
* Sign off equipment as fit for service after inspection or repair
* Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
* Liaise with internal teams, rail partners, and contractors
Qualifications & Experience Essential:
* Recognised Mechanical/Electrical/Maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Understanding of Health & Safety practices
* Ability to pass a medical and D&A screening
* Confident with fault-finding, diagnostics, and the use of IT systems
Desirable:
* Rail or heavy plant maintenance experience
* Ex-Military Engineers are always a good fit, REME, RAF Engineers, Marine Engineers, or agricultural engineers.
* PTS – Personal Track Safety (training provided for non-rail candidates)
Work Pattern
* 40-hour baseline week (160 hours per 4 weeks)
* Average 10 hours paid overtime per week
* Mix of day/night shifts (rotational)
* Weekend and Bank Holiday cover as part of the rota
* 1-in-6 on-call (rarely called out; mostly remote phone support)
* 12-hour fatigue rule (including driving)
Apply Now. If you’re an experienced mechanical / or multi-skilled engineer looking for a well-paid, field-based role with strong overtime potential and excellent travel benefits, apply today to join a professional team keeping the UK rail network moving. #ENG1
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