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Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 22 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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)
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