At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and maintain rail depot equipment across the UK.
- Company: Join a growing team that values hands-on engineers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, company van, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Field-based role with travel and overnight stays; ongoing training provided.
- Why this job: Enjoy variety, problem-solving, and clear career progression in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance with strong fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 35100 - 42900 £ per year.
Field Based (UK Travel Required) Competitive Salary + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working independently? We're looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing team, carrying out installation, servicing, maintenance and fault finding on a range of rail depot equipment across multiple customer sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests in its engineers, offering ongoing training, clear career progression and plenty of overtime.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of essential rail depot equipment. You'll work across multiple customer sites, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns while delivering a high standard of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, repair, install and maintain a range of depot plant equipment, including:
- Carriage wash machines
- Fuelling and flueing systems (including AdBlue)
- Motors, gearboxes and three-phase equipment
- Electrical control systems
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
- Diagnose and fault-find on both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Work independently across multiple customer sites.
- Support installation and project work when required.
- Follow company health & safety procedures and rail depot standards at all times.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with motors, gearboxes, three-phase equipment or industrial machinery.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
Travel
Field-based role covering multiple UK sites. Overnight stays typically 13 nights per week, depending on project requirements.
Overtime
~1.5x pay Weekdays & Saturdays ~2x pay Sundays
Benefits
- Company van and fuel card.
- £25 nightly subsistence allowance.
- £10 stay-away bonus per night.
- 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off, plus bank holidays.
- Clear career progression from Trainee Engineer through to Senior Engineer.
- Ongoing technical training and development.
Field Service Engineer - Nights in Southampton employer: OBR Group Limited
OBR Group Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay rates and opportunities for overtime, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with Fridays off, while also benefiting from ongoing training and development to enhance their skills in the mechanical assembly field.
