Locomotive Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Mobile Locomotive Maintenance Engineer. This home-based role involves UK-wide travel for maintenance and support on diesel-electric locomotives. The successful candidate will manage their own schedule and have the autonomy to work independently. Offering a competitive salary of up to £48,000 plus benefits including a fully equipped van and 36 days holiday, this position is ideal for candidates with strong electrical maintenance expertise.

Benefits

28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company van & fuel card

Pension scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining freight, industrial, or heritage locomotives.
• Strong electrical bias, with mechanical skills desirable.
• Comfortable working independently in a mobile capacity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on locomotives.
• Diagnose and repair DC traction systems and control circuits.
• Record all work via a Computerised Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Electrical maintenance expertise

Experience with diesel-electric locomotives

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Overview

Mobile Locomotive Maintenance Engineer (Home-Based) Location: North Midlands (Ideal base: Chesterfield, Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield), but with travel to Hull, Liverpool, Birmingham, Felixstowe and Southampton.

Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE + Overtime + All Travel time paid for

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company van & fuel card (home-start role)
• Pension scheme
• Career development support

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting for a Mobile Locomotive Engineer to join a UK-wide maintenance team. This is a home-based role with travel, providing hands-on support for diesel-electric locomotives. You’ll cover customer depots, sidings, and industrial sites, working on locomotives including: Class 08, Class 20, Class 31, Class 33, Class 37, Class 47, Class 56.

This role involves UK-wide travel and some overnight stays, with all expenses covered. You’ll have a fully equipped van and autonomy to manage your own schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on locomotives at customer sites throughout the UK
• Diagnose and repair DC traction systems, generators, alternators, low-voltage and control circuits (24V–850V DC)
• Work on electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulic systems, and auxiliary components
• Interpret and work from wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
• Use diagnostic equipment: multimeters, insulation testers, laptop-based fault-finding tools
• Record all work via a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Work safely and independently, representing the company on-site with professionalism

What We’re Looking For

• Experience maintaining freight, industrial, or heritage locomotives, particularly from the classes listed
• Strong electrical bias, with mechanical skills desirable
• Comfortable working independently in a mobile capacity
• Full UK driving licence (van and fuel card provided)
• Willing to travel extensively, with occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: c£48,000 DOE, plus overtime opportunities
• Fully equipped van, tools, fuel card, phone, and laptop provided
• Home-start role—no depot reporting required
• 36 days holiday (28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays)
• Pension scheme, health & wellbeing support, career development pathways