Senior Field Service Engineer

Description

Job Title: Senior Field Service Engineer

Salary: 43,447 per annum

Hours: 47.5 hours per week (door to door, flexible, on–call required)

Location: Midlands/South (Nationwide travel)

Role Overview:

The Senior Field Service Engineer is responsible for maintaining and repairing client assets across various sites nationwide within the rail and related industries. The role requires extensive travel, a high level of technical expertise, and leadership skills to mentor junior staff and handle complex engineering tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

– Conduct scheduled maintenance and repairs on client assets within depots.

– Respond to reactive callouts as instructed by the Divisional Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

– Adhere to company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards.

– Complete and submit job sheets, PPM forms, and site reports daily.

– Act as the first point of contact for clients on–site, ensuring professional communication.

– Maintain a company vehicle, tools, PPE, and report any defects or incidents promptly.

– Participate in on–call duties, engineering meetings, and safety briefings.

– Lead and mentor junior engineers, signing off their work and providing technical guidance.

– Stay overnight when required, with accommodation arranged as per business needs.

– Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including PPE, method statements, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.

– Maintain accurate records, including timesheets and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications & Competencies:

– Extensive engineering experience, preferably in the rail sector.

– Qualified and time–served in Electrical and Mechanical systems.

– Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification within three months of employment.

– Understanding of CWM, CET, and fuelling systems.

– Competent with the use of tools and equipment, and IT skills for reporting.

– Ability to work independently, lead jobs, and mentor junior staff.

– Willingness to undertake further training as required.

– Good communication skills, professional presentation, and adherence to safety standards.

Additional Requirements:

– Flexibility to work extended hours and be on–call.

– Ability to travel nationwide, with a preference for nearer sites when possible.

– Maintain a professional standard of PPE and vehicle condition.

– Ability to read and understand method statements, risk assessments, and WPP.

– Commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

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

Ad ID: 5416969121