We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering maintenance and repair work across client depots within the rail industry.

This role involves both planned maintenance and reactive call-outs, ensuring rolling stock assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.

If you have strong mechanical or electrical engineering experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced rail environment, this could be the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on rail assets

• Attend client depots as scheduled or as instructed by the Operations Supervisor or Manager

• Act as the first point of contact for clients while on site

• Ensure job sheets, site reports and maintenance documentation are completed accurately and submitted daily

• Book on and off site in accordance with client procedures

• Follow company policies, procedures and site safety requirements

• Ensure the correct PPE and certifications are held and used at all times

• Maintain company vehicles, tools and equipment in good condition

• Report accidents, incidents, or operational issues immediately

• Participate in an on-call rota and attend emergency call-outs when required

• Attend engineering and client safety meetings where required

• Support and mentor junior engineers, including signing off trainee work

• Lead engineering jobs when required and provide technical guidance to colleagues

Key Requirements

• Strong engineering experience, ideally within the rail industry

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a junior engineer or similar engineering role

• Qualifications or time-served experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering

• Good understanding of engineering tools and equipment

• Experience working within depot or operational rail environments (desirable)

• Basic IT skills for reporting and communication

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Willingness to undertake further training where required

Desirable Experience

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification

• Knowledge of CWM’s, CET’s, fuelling systems, screenwash, sanding, AdBlue and fluid systems

• Experience within rolling stock maintenance

Additional Information

• Engineers will be required to participate in an on-call rota

• Overnight accommodation may be required depending on business needs

• Candidates must maintain high professional and safety standards at all times

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this advert or contact a member of the Navartis team for more information.

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries. If you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.