Work Lyf Group Ltd
Field Service Engineer
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Field Service Engineer
Home-Based | UK Travel Required
£41,000 - £48,303.32 + 12.5% Shift Allowance
Company Vehicle Provided
Work Lyf Group are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their Contract Maintenance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong diesel engine experience to work on a fleet of locomotives across the UK, providing both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and operational performance.
The Role
Working predominantly as a lone engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs, fault finding, and modifications across customer sites throughout the UK. You will play a vital role in ensuring fleet availability while delivering exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
- Complete reliability inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
- Identify potential fleet issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in a rolling day/night on-call rota.
- Provide technical support and advice to customers and colleagues.
- Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and industry regulations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing fleet upgrades.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- BTEC National Certificate, ONC in Engineering, or similar qualification.
- Proven experience working with diesel engines and associated systems.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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Desirable
- Rail industry experience.
- Personal Track Safety (PTS).
- Emergency First Aid qualification.
- Safety Critical competence experience.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary between £41,000 and £48,303.32
- 12.5% shift allowance
- Company vehicle
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression within a highly respected engineering organisation
- Home-based role with autonomy and variety
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer looking to join a growing and supportive team where safety, quality, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.
Apply today through Work Lyf Group for immediate consideration.
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