Services Engineer / Senior Services Engineer
Derby, UK
Rail & Rolling Stock
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Our client is a leading engineering consultancy operating within the rail and rolling stock sector. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint either two Services Engineers, two Senior Services Engineers, or a combination of both to support the delivery of vehicle modification, installation, and turnkey engineering projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for practical, hands-on engineers who enjoy working both in the workshop and on customer sites, taking ownership of technical activities from planning through to delivery.
The Role
Working as part of a specialist projects team, you will support the delivery of rail vehicle modification, installation, testing, and commissioning activities. The role combines practical engineering with technical documentation and customer-facing responsibilities.
Typical duties will include:
- Supporting and delivering rail vehicle modification programmes
- Mechanical and electrical installation activities
- Fault finding, testing, and commissioning of equipment
- Manufacture and assembly of test equipment, harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies
- Production of technical documentation, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments
- Supporting site mobilisation, tooling, materials, and project planning activities
- Liaising directly with customers and project stakeholders
- Supporting onsite installation teams and subcontractors
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards
For Senior Services Engineers, additional responsibilities will include:
- Leading onsite modification and installation activities
- Producing installation procedures, testing documentation, and technical work instructions
- Estimating labour requirements, installation durations, and project costs
- Coordinating subcontract labour and supplier activities
- Supporting bid and proposal activities
- Acting as the technical lead during project delivery
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in one or more of the following:
- Rolling stock engineering
- Rail vehicle modification programmes
- Mechanical and electrical installation activities
- Fleet maintenance and overhaul
- Vehicle integration and testing
- Commissioning and fault-finding
- Manufacturing, assembly, or workshop engineering environments
You will ideally possess:
- A recognised engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical)
- Strong practical engineering skills
- Experience working within safety-critical environments
- Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A flexible approach to travel and working away when required
- Full UK Driving Licence
Why Apply?
- Work on a diverse range of rolling stock and vehicle modification projects
- Join a highly respected rail engineering consultancy
- Mix of workshop, site, and customer-facing activities
- Genuine opportunity to broaden your engineering skillset
- Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
- Varied and challenging project work across the UK
If you're an experienced engineer looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering, technical responsibility, and project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
