Field Service Engineer

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter in Scotland to maintain and upgrade passenger trains. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding on rolling stock, with responsibilities spanning HVAC, passenger information systems, and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, possess a full UK driving licence, and be willing to travel for training and development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel for training and development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on train interiors including HVAC systems and passenger information systems.
• Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Use written maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Education

Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

VMI

Engineering drawings

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Scotland
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Mechanical Fitter with a background in rolling stock to join an organisation responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of passenger trains

Your New Opportunity

Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining passenger trains

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on train interiors including HVAC systems, passenger information systems
• Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Use written maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll bring experience, precision, and a strong maintenance mindset. We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter within the Rolling Stock, PSV or HGV’s is essential
• A background from sectors such as REME (ex-forces), HGV, bus/coach fleets, aviation, large machinery, or ideally locomotives/rolling stock.

Essential Criteria

• Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience within public transport or plant or Rolling stock.
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must be willing to travel for training and development

Progression & Earnings

Your base salary will be up to £50,000 depending on experience,

• Training available

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.