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Diesel Engine Fitter - £45,000 / £50,000 - days only.

Shorterm Group
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Field Service Engineer position focuses on supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines in locomotives across Glasgow and Edinburgh, with occasional travel to Aberdeen.
  • This permanent role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience working with diesel engines, though experience with locomotives is not mandatory.
  • The salary for this position starts at £41,760, with the potential for earnings over £50,000 through overtime and on-call duties.
  • Key responsibilities include performing maintenance, preparing jobs, and maintaining customer relationships while ensuring high-quality work standards.
  • Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, a full UK driving license, and ideally hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.

Field Service Engineer (Diesel Engines)Location: Glasgow & Edinburgh (Field-Based) sometimes Aberdeen. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: 45 hours per week + overtimeSalary: £41,760 + on call + overtime, current employees are grossing over 50k. About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Glasgow and Edinburgh, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. you don't have to have worked on locomotives, all diesel engine experience useful This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units, including Class 156s, 155s, Turbostars, 170s and similar rolling stock.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 proceduresCustomer 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 managementRole Details & Benefits:* Field-based between Glasgow and Edinburgh and occasionally Aberdeen - travel required between sites* Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses* 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (this includes the travel time from your front door) * Overtime available at flat rate* On-call rota every other weekendo £73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)o Hourly rate paid on top if called out* Long-term contract with the potential to go permanentIdeal Candidate:* 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 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.

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