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Rolling stock fitter

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Fitter
£22 - £30 an hour
Posted: 7 July
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Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines) Location: Glasgow & Edinburgh (Field-Based) Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (Temp to Perm Opportunity) Hours: 45 hours per week overtime Pay: £29.50 per hour umbrella / £22.50 per hour paye (doe / flexible) Rate: Competitive hourly rate van expenses on-call allowance About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Glasgow and Edinburgh, 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, including Class 156s, 155s, Turbostars, 170s and similar rolling stock. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent role. Key Responsibilities: Service & Delivery * 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 Customer Focus * Act as the first point of contact on site, resolving minor customer issues and escalating where needed * Maintain professional relationships and uphold Wabtec's reputation as a trusted industry partner * Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvement and report to management Role Details & Benefits: * Field-based between Glasgow and Edinburgh - travel required between sites * 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 o £73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out) o Hourly rate paid on top if called out * Long-term contract with the potential to go permanent Ideal Candidate: * Experience working on diesel engines, ideally within rail or heavy plant * Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills * Confident working independently in a field-based role * Good communication and problem-solving abilities * Ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical discipline. * Full UK driving licence (essential) ________________________________________ Ready to Apply? If you're a skilled engineer looking for a long-term field service role with stability, variety, and the chance to work on major rolling stock, we want to hear from you

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