Field Service Engineer

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Reading; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Home-based role with UK travel

On-call availability

Job summary

Work Lyf Group Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their Contract Maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong diesel engine experience to work on a fleet of locomotives across the UK, providing planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and operational performance.

The role is home-based with UK travel and offers a competitive salary with a shift allowance and

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines and related systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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 Health & Safety procedures and industry regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and fleet upgrades.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent

BTEC National Certificate / ONC in Engineering

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.