Junior Field Service Engineer

Shorterm Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering services company is looking for a Junior Field Service Engineer to assist with maintenance of client systems. The role offers an annual salary of £32,055 plus benefits such as a company van and travel allowances. Successful candidates will learn on the job under the guidance of senior engineers and required to have a valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certificate within six months.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Food allowance

Hotel accommodation

Qualifications

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate required within six months of employment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the company.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with maintenance and reactive call-outs.
• Complete job sheets and site reports accurately.
• Comply with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical principles

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Tools and equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Junior Field Service Engineer
• Salary: £32,055 per annum
• Hours: 47.5 per week (door to door)
• Travel: Nationwide travel to company sites (regionalization efforts where possible)
• Benefits: Company van, fuel card, food allowance, hotel accommodation

Role Overview

The Junior Field Service Engineer is responsible for assisting with maintenance and repairs of client systems, including carriage wash plants, controlled emission toilet extraction plants, and fluid/fuel storage and dispensing systems within depots. The role involves learning on the job, adhering to safety standards, and providing excellent customer service while supporting senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with scheduled maintenance and reactive call-outs.
• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance under supervision.
• Ensure job sheets, work schedules, and site reports are completed accurately, signed by clients, and submitted daily.
• Comply with all relevant standards, including Railway Group Standards, Network Rail, and Train Operating Company Standards.
• Be the first point of contact with clients, demonstrating professionalism and good customer service.
• Book on and off-site with client representatives, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Always wear appropriate PPE when reporting for duty.
• Report accidents, incidents, or safety hazards immediately to supervisors.
• Maintain a functional company mobile phone and report any issues.
• Obtain authorization for additional hours in emergency situations.
• Keep the company vehicle in good condition and report any defects.
• Be "on-call" once competency is proven, as directed.
• Attend safety meetings and undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Knowledge of the correct use of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate within six months of employment.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and progress within the company.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and company policies.

Development & Progression

The core aim for the Junior Engineer is to learn, improve, and develop skills with the opportunity for promotion within the business.

How to apply

For more information about this role and how to apply please call Bradley Bayliss on (phone number removed) or alternatively email your application to (url removed).