Job Description

Senior Services Engineer | Hybrid | Up to £60,000

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and ambitious Service Engineer to join a globally recognised leader in rolling stock engineering, renowned for its excellence in rail safety and cutting-edge technologies. As part of a growing team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of client service obligations and contributing to broader turnkey activities, ensuring the seamless execution of projects while meeting quality, financial, and delivery objectives.

The role offers a dynamic balance between technical documentation and hands-on activities, allowing you to apply your expertise in practical, real-world scenarios. You will take on leadership responsibilities, driving impactful outcomes, and have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of depots, gaining valuable experience in diverse operational environments.

This position offers excellent prospects for professional development through continuous training, mentoring, and exposure to high-profile projects. The successful candidate will gain exposure to diverse markets and cutting-edge engineering solutions. You will also have the opportunity to travel internationally to expand your skills. Join a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to employee well-being and career growth, and take the next step in shaping the future of the rail industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author technical documentation, including site-specific risk assessments, method statements, and test procedures, while estimating effort and timescales.
• Collaborate with the Project Team to meet quality, financial, and delivery targets for projects.
• Perform hands-on tasks within the depot, including manufacturing, assembly, testing, and kitting.
• Deliver turnkey projects at client premises, ensuring the successful implementation of engineering solutions.

Working Practices:

• Hybrid work schedule: 9-5, with 3 days in the Derby office and 2 days working from home while providing technical support.
• The role will necessitate the need to work away from home within non-core hours on an ad hoc and longer-term basis as dictated by project requirements.

 Salary/Package

• £40,000 - £60,000
• Discretionary bonus each year (up to 10%)
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Company car, fuel card, expenses and accommodation provided for stay aways

Candidate Essentials

• Experience working within Rolling Stock (Essential)
• Happy to be hands-on, working out on site in the depot (Essential)
• Happy to travel UK wide and stay away for projects, working non-core shift times (Essential)
• Previous installation experience - Understands installation/modification techniques - electrical and mechanical (Essential)
• Able to technically author engineering documentation (Essential)

 Qualifications

• Degree or higher education in Engineering (Essential)

 
Closing Date: Monday 6^th January 2025

How the apply for the Senior Services Engineer role
If you are interested in the Senior Service Engineer role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Service Technician, Product Support Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Electrical Engineer

About Ford & Stanley group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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