Night Shift Technicians - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Home-based working model

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Bank holidays in lieu

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a hands-on Field Engineer to support critical transport infrastructure across London and surrounding areas. You will work independently on complex electromechanical systems within a regulated rail environment, performing maintenance, fault finding, and engineering tasks to keep major transport networks operating safely and reliably.

The role requires qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic engineering and a minimum of 3 years of

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronic engineering with rail infrastructure exposure.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on engineering experience permitting independent work.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.
• Night shift experience preferred for relevant roles, with known shift patterns.
• Willingness to work in a regulated rail environment with drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance on transport and gate systems.
• Attend planned and reactive jobs across the London network using a tablet-based job system.
• Work independently while following strict safety and compliance procedures.
• Accurately complete job reports and manage allocated stock and equipment.
• Participate in team briefings and occasional depot visits when required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electronic engineering

Engineering experience 3+ years

Driving licence (UK)

Night shift experience

Rail industry compliance

Regulated environment

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic engineering qualification

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a global transportation technology provider delivering integrated payment, information, and intelligent transport solutions that help cities and transport authorities manage networks more efficiently. The organisation supports critical transport infrastructure around the world, combining engineering expertise with innovative technology to keep transport systems operating safely and reliably.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Field Engineer looking to support critical transport infrastructure across London and the surrounding areas. You'll work independently on complex electromechanical systems within a regulated rail environment, carrying out maintenance, fault finding, and engineering activities that help keep major transport networks running reliably.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance on transport and gate systems.
• Attend planned and reactive jobs across the London network using a tablet-based job system.
• Work independently while following strict safety and compliance procedures.
• Accurately complete job reports and manage allocated stock and equipment.
• Participate in team briefings and occasional depot visits when required.

Skills / Must Have

• A recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronic engineering, required to work on rail infrastructure.
• At least 3 years engineering experience, ensuring you can work independently without extensive supervision.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points, allowing you to operate a company vehicle safely.
• Previous night shift experience if applying for night roles, so the shift pattern is a known and sustainable choice.
• Willingness to work in a regulated rail environment, including drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Strong mechanical experience with motors, gears, belts, and pulleys, which closely matches the systems worked on.
• Background in transport, white goods, vending, parking systems, or fare collection equipment.
• Ex-military engineering experience, particularly for candidates comfortable with responsibility, structure, and shift work.

Benefits

• Fully equipped company vehicle, tools, PPE, fuel, and insurance provided, removing personal expense from the role.
• Home-start working model, improving work-life balance and reducing unnecessary office travel.
• Paid private healthcare and pension scheme, supporting long-term wellbeing and security.
• Overtime opportunities once up to speed, allowing earnings to increase based on effort and availability.
• Bank holidays offered as time off in lieu, providing flexibility rather than enforced shutdowns.

Salary

• £35,420 basic salary
• Night shift allowance of approximately £3,600 per year
• Overtime available with realistic total earnings up to circa £43,000