Field Service Engineer

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talentwise is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Scotland to join a team responsible for maintaining passenger trains. The role involves performing mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and servicing on rolling stock, with travel for training and development as needed.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering and proven experience in rolling stock, PSV, or HGV sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance and fault-finding in mechanical/electrical systems on rolling stock or related public transport equipment.
• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in rolling stock, PSV, or HGV sectors is essential.
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Rolling Stock Experience

Public Transport Maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Scotland

Salary: Up to £50,(Apply online only) 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,(Apply online only) depending on experience,

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