Field Serviec Engineer - Rail Grinding Fleet

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Field Engineer to maintain advanced rail grinding machines in the South Midlands and North London. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, with on-target earnings that can reach up to £77,000 when including overtime and allowances. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Mechanical/Electrical qualification and have a full UK driving license. Strong emphasis on hands-on technical work and remote fault support in a field-based setting.

Benefits

Lunch Allowance: £1,175 per year

Pension: 5% employer contribution

25 days + 8 Bank Holidays holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a medical and D&A screening.
• Understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• Confident with fault-finding, diagnostics, and the use of IT systems.

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.
• Maintain tooling, consumables, spares, PPE, and vehicle standards.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical repair skills

Fault-finding and diagnostics

Health & Safety practices

Education

Recognised Mechanical/Electrical/Maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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.

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.

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.