Job Title: Field Service Engineer - Diesel Engines Location: Home site - Derby (flexible, anywhere in the Midlands)Salary: £41,760 + overtime + on-call payHours: 45 hours per week (flexibility required)Shifts: Monday to FridayDuration: PermanentStart Date: Immediate________________________________________Client SummaryA leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their expertise spans engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment, delivering industry-leading solutions to the rolling stock sector.________________________________________Job PurposeAn exciting opportunity to join an internationally renowned rolling stock company on a permanent basis. Your primary responsibility will be maintaining diesel engines for customers across the UK. The role involves attending breakdowns, diagnosing issues, and providing effective solutions through fault finding and diagnostics. The role is field-based, offering the convenience of traveling directly to customer sites from home without needing to report to the office regularly.________________________________________Key Responsibilities* Perform modification programs on company products as required.* Working on diesel Class 73s, HST's and a wide rang of train engines. * Conduct thorough examination and maintenance of diesel engines.* Attend customer sites to address issues, providing first-line support and advice.* Drive to breakdown locations, diagnose faults, and deliver resolutions.* Collaborate with internal teams and customers to achieve effective solutions.* Utilize mechanical engineering expertise to expedite claim resolutions.________________________________________Candidate Requirements* Minimum of 3 years of mechanical experience working on large vehicles or components, ideally diesel engines on rolling stock.* NVQ Level 3 qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline.* Full, clean UK driving license.* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on diesel engines.________________________________________Package & Benefits* Overtime paid at a flat rate (for hours exceeding 45 per week).* On-call pay with a minimum of 3 hours guaranteed.* 28 days of annual leave.* Employer pension contribution of 4%.* Company-provided van, mobile phone, iPad, and essential tooling.* Fuel card and expense reimbursement for work-related travel.________________________________________Contact Information:* Name: Alex Cameron* Email: * Phone:
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Shorterm Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA
£41,760 - £45 per week
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Field Service Engineer specializing in diesel engines, located in Derby with flexibility across the Midlands.
- The salary offered is £41,760, with additional overtime and on-call pay.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of mechanical experience, ideally working with diesel engines on rolling stock.
- The role involves fieldwork, including attending breakdowns, diagnosing issues, and providing solutions directly at customer sites.
- A NVQ Level 3 qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline is required, along with a full, clean UK driving license.
