TXM Recruit are looking for Field Service Engineers on a permanent basis for a key transportation company.
Position: 1 x Field Service Engineer (Diesel Engines)
Location: Derby based or Midlands based, the individual can be based in Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, North Midlands South Midlands locations
Salary: £Competitive + overtime + Company Van, PPE, Fuel Card, Diagnostic Equipment all provided.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (DAYS ONLY). 7:30am – 3pm plus overtime.
Qualification: Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Derby and the surrounding region, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned modification programmes and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.
* Prepare jobs in advance (tools, parts, documentation) and liaise directly with the customer.
* Operate independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work on customer sites.
* Record all work completed accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Role Details & Benefits:
* Field-based role across Derby and nearby sites - travel required between locations.
* Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses.
* 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
* Overtime available at flat rate.
On-call rota every other weekend:
* £74 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)
* Hourly rate paid on top if called out
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience of working on diesel engines, ideally within rail, heavy plant or military vehicles.
* Strong diesel engineer/ strong mechanical diesel engine fault-finding skills.
* Confident working independently in a field-based role.
* Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
* Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
We are looking for individuals from the following industries who hold advanced experience within the field of mechanical engineering specifically working on diesel engines:
Commercial vehicles
HGV
Rolling stock
REME
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
British Army
Ex-forces candidates that have worked on diesel engines on the following vehicles will strongly be considered - large commercial vehicles such as Trucks and Tanks, Vessels, heavy armoured military vehicles