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Field Service Engineer

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 41,000 - 48,303 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Field Service Engineer

Home-Based | UK Travel Required

£41,000 - £48,303.32 + 12.5% Shift Allowance

Company Vehicle Provided

Work Lyf Group are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their Contract Maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong diesel engine experience to work on a fleet of locomotives across the UK, providing both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and operational performance.

The Role

Working predominantly as a lone engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs, fault finding, and modifications across customer sites throughout the UK. You will play a vital role in ensuring fleet availability while delivering exceptional service standards.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

  * Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.

  * Complete reliability inspections and preventative maintenance checks.

  * Identify potential fleet issues and recommend corrective actions.

  * Participate in a rolling day/night on-call rota.

  * Provide technical support and advice to customers and colleagues.

  * Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and on time.

  * Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and industry regulations.

  * Support continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing fleet upgrades.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  * Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent experience.

  * BTEC National Certificate, ONC in Engineering, or similar qualification.

  * Proven experience working with diesel engines and associated systems.

  * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

  * Excellent problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach.

  * The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

  * Strong communication and customer service skills.

  * Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

  * Rail industry experience.

  * Personal Track Safety (PTS).

  * Emergency First Aid qualification.

  * Safety Critical competence experience.

What's on Offer?

  * Competitive salary between £41,000 and £48,303.32

  * 12.5% shift allowance

  * Company vehicle

  * Overtime opportunities

  * Ongoing training and development

  * Career progression within a highly respected engineering organisation

  * Home-based role with autonomy and variety

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer looking to join a growing and supportive team where safety, quality, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

Apply today through Work Lyf Group for immediate consideration

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