Field Service Engineer (HVAC)

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Derby; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company credit card

All travel expenses covered

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talentwise is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to service HVAC systems on rolling stock across the UK. The role involves extensive travel, overnight stays and a company van with expenses covered.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and participate in modification programmes in a fast-paced rail environment. The candidate should have FGAS and brazing qualifications, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on HVAC systems within the rolling stock/rail industry.
• FGAS Certification.
• Brazing qualification and practical brazing experience.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills across HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Customer-facing experience with excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, fault finding and modification work on rolling stock HVAC equipment.
• Deliver modification programmes, repairs and maintenance activities in line with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Prepare for all assigned work by ensuring tools, parts, drawings, and test equipment are available.
• Work with Project Managers and site teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Liaise professionally with customers and depot personnel daily.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance records.

Skills

HVAC fault-finding

Rolling stock HVAC

Customer-facing

Education

FGAS Certification

Brazing qualification

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

Field Service Engineer - HVAC (Rolling Stock)

Location: UK Wide (Extensive Travel Required)
Salary: £45,000 + Overtime + Expenses + Company Van
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 45-50 hours worked, with overtime paid at standard rate)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer with a strong background in Rolling Stock HVAC systems to join a specialist engineering team supporting maintenance, overhaul, fault finding and modification projects across railway depots and customer sites throughout the UK.

This is a field-based role requiring extensive travel and overnight stays, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of rolling stock HVAC systems within a fast-paced rail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, fault finding and modification work on rolling stock HVAC equipment.
• Deliver modification programmes, repairs and maintenance activities in line with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Prepare for all assigned work by ensuring the correct tools, parts, drawings, tooling, fixtures and test equipment are available and fit for purpose prior to commencing work.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Liaise professionally with customers and depot personnel on a daily basis.
• Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records and documentation.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and refrigeration-related faults.
• Support commissioning, testing and system validation activities where required.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working on HVAC systems within the rolling stock/rail industry.
• FGAS Certification.
• Brazing qualification and practical brazing experience.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills across HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Customer-facing experience with excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary of £45,000.
• Overtime available and paid at standard rate.
• Company van provided.
• Company credit card provided.All travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses fully covered.
• Opportunity to work on varied rolling stock projects across the UK.

Important Information

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be willing to:

• Stay away from home for approximately 95% of the time.
• Work flexibly across the UK.
• Support occasional weekend working when project requirements dictate.
• Travel extensively between customer depots and project sites.

This position would suit an experienced HVAC Engineer from a rolling stock background looking for a highly autonomous field-based role with significant travel and long-term career opportunities within the rail industry.