Field Service Engineer in Reading, Berkshire

Field Service Engineer

Home-Based | UK Travel Required

£41,000 - £48,303.32 + 12.5% Shift Allowance

Company Vehicle Provided

Work Lyf Group are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their Contract Maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong diesel engine experience to work on a fleet of locomotives across the UK, providing both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and operational performance.

The Role

Working predominantly as a lone engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs, fault finding, and modifications across customer sites throughout the UK. You will play a vital role in ensuring fleet availability while delivering exceptional service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
• Complete reliability inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
• Identify potential fleet issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in a rolling day/night on-call rota.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers and colleagues.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and industry regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing fleet upgrades.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• BTEC National Certificate, ONC in Engineering, or similar qualification.
• Proven experience working with diesel engines and associated systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Rail industry experience.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS).
• Emergency First Aid qualification.
• Safety Critical competence experience.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary between £41,000 and £48,303.32
• 12.5% shift allowance
• Company vehicle
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression within a highly respected engineering organisation
• Home-based role with autonomy and variety

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer looking to join a growing and supportive team where safety, quality, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

Apply today through Work Lyf Group for immediate consideration.