Field Service Engineer – Rail Grinding Fleet

CV Bay; Packmoor, Gloucester, City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rail service company is seeking a Field Technical Support Engineer to conduct maintenance on rail grinding machines across the South Midlands and North London. The role offers excellent travel benefits, including fully paid travel expenses and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have a recognized mechanical/electrical qualification and a full UK driving license, along with strong diagnostic skills. This position includes a mix of day and night shifts.

Benefits

Company Van & Fuel Card

Lunch Allowance

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Ability to pass medical and D&A screening.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on rail grinding equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Provide remote or on-site technical support to grinder operators.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Field Engineer – Rail Grinding Fleet

Location: Milton Keynes / South Midlands Corridor (covering North London, Oxford, Gloucester & surrounding areas)

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• On-Target Earnings with on-call and overtime: Up to £77,000+ including overtime, on-call, and allowances
• Lunch Allowance: £1,175 per year (tax-free)
• On-Call Payment: £1,175 per year on average
• Overtime: Paid for all hours above 40/week
  • Flat rate weekdays
  • Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays (plus a day in lieu for Bank Holidays worked)
• Travel: Paid door-to-door (excluding local depot visits)
• Company Van & Fuel Card provided
• Hotels & Meals: Company accounts with quality hotels, all expenses paid, breakfast and evening meal.
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Holidays: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Phone, PPE, Training and Progression

About the Role We’re seeking a skilled Field Technical Support Engineer to carry out scheduled and corrective maintenance on advanced rail grinding machines across the South Midlands and North London regions. This is a field-based role combining hands-on technical work with remote fault support — ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys autonomy, travel, and variety. You’ll start your day from home, travelling out to the depot or sites with daily task allocations and fully paid travel. Expect a mix of day and night shifts, the rota will cover some weekends with days off in the week, and 2–3 nights per week away, with all expenses covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on rail grinding equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
• Use the computerised maintenance system to manage and close out defects
• Provide remote or on-site technical support to grinder operators
• Maintain tooling, consumables, spares, PPE, and vehicle standards
• Sign off equipment as fit for service after inspection or repair
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Liaise with internal teams, rail partners, and contractors

Qualifications & Experience Essential:

• Recognised Mechanical/Electrical/Maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Understanding of Health & Safety practices
• Ability to pass a medical and D&A screening
• Confident with fault-finding, diagnostics, and the use of IT systems

Desirable:

• Rail or heavy plant maintenance experience
• Ex-Military Engineers are always a good fit, REME, RAF Engineers, Marine Engineers, or agricultural engineers.
• PTS – Personal Track Safety (training provided for non-rail candidates)

Work Pattern

• 40-hour baseline week (160 hours per 4 weeks)
• Average 10 hours paid overtime per week
• Mix of day/night shifts (rotational)
• Weekend and Bank Holiday cover as part of the rota
• 1-in-6 on-call (rarely called out; mostly remote phone support)
• 12-hour fatigue rule (including driving)

Apply Now. If you’re an experienced mechanical / or multi-skilled engineer looking for a well-paid, field-based role with strong overtime potential and excellent travel benefits, apply today to join a professional team keeping the UK rail network moving. #ENG1