Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)
Location: Derby & Surrounding Areas (Field-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent role.
Hours: 45 hours per week + overtime + on call pay.
Salary: -41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)
Rate: Company van + expenses + on-call allowance

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Derby and the surrounding region, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Service & Delivery.
Carry out planned modification programmes and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.
Prepare jobs in advance (tools, parts, documentation) and liaise directly with the customer.
Operate independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work on customer sites.
Record all work completed accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Customer Focus.
Act as the first point of contact on site, resolving minor customer issues and escalating where needed.
Maintain professional relationships and uphold Wabtec''s reputation as a trusted industry partner.
Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvement and report to management.

Role Details & Benefits:

Field-based role across Derby and nearby sites - travel required between locations.
Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses.
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime available at flat rate.

On-call rota every other weekend:

-73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)
Hourly rate paid on top if called out
Permanent role

Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working on diesel engines, ideally within rail or heavy plant
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Confident working independently in a field-based role.
Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Ready to Apply?

If you''re a skilled engineer looking for a long-term field service role with stability, variety, and the chance to work on major rolling stock, we want to hear from you.