Have experience with Locomotives or Rolling Stock? Enjoy working out in the field? We require a Field Service Engineer to work for a Rail engineering company around The Midlands and South areas, the individuals will receive full training on the company products, but must have exposure to Rolling Stock or Locomotive maintenance. This will be a home based position with travel across the areas mentioned above to various rail depots The role has a basic salary of £46,000 pa and has an additional paid on call element boosting potential earnings to over £52,000 minus any overtime The role is Working Days Monday to Friday and includes a Van and fuel paid as well as accommodation if required to stay away on jobs KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To carry out proactive and reactive, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to a fleet of locomotives across the UK Predominantly a lone working role, you will be expected to work autonomously using tools and procedures available to you as well as your own initiative and skillset to ensure vehicles are reliable and accessible for services. JOB DUTIES: Respond to unscheduled events in a rapid & efficient manner Carry out allocated maintenance across the fleet at various sites within a reasonable distance from home. Identify and repair defects that risk potential loco failure. Work autonomously, carrying out loco reliability service checks based on loco diagrams and timings local to FSE base and repair or submit a planning request for future rectification. Complete modifications and special checks within the scheduled maintenance. Identify potential fleet issues witnessed while carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Participate in a rolling days/nights on call roster within the team, providing support for drivers and in person support when loco at risk of failure or has already been declared a failure. ROLE CRITERIA • Mechanical and/or Electrical Experience/Qualifications • Rolling stock or Locomotive experience is essential, ideally in maintenance. • Diesel product Experience (Engines etc is desirable but not essential) • Aptitude for good Fault finding skills • Ability to compile technical Reports • Ability to drive and willingness to stay away from home on occasion • Valid Drivers Licence Successful applicants will be required to pass Medical Drug & Alcohol Screenings prior to starting any work within the sector If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, Please Apply now!! TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you
Rolling Stock Field Service Engineer / Locomotive Engineer in Reading employer: TXM Recruit
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