Job Description

Field Service Technician - Greater London.

Salary:£61,000 per annum

Hours: 48 per week (Mon-Thu or Fri-Mon)

Benefits: Competitive pension • Healthcare • Regular social events • 33 days holiday

Join Our Team as a Field Service Technician.

Are you an experienced technician with a passion for keeping rail operations safe, reliable, and performing at their best? Do you enjoy problem-solving on the move, working across different environments, and taking ownership of safety-critical tasks?

We're looking for a dedicated Field Service Technician to support both depot-based and on-board engineering activities. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same from fault-finding on the network to carrying out maintenance and servicing in the depot.

With an excellent salary, strong benefits, and long-term career stability, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, safety-focused engineering environment.

Purpose of the Role.

You will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems across the fleet. Working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team, you'll ensure all work meets strict rail safety standards and operational requirements.

Duties may evolve as operational needs change, and flexibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities.

On-Board Duties.

• Prepare and dispose of trains before and after service.
• Carry out fuelling, water checks, and basic servicing.
• Safely dispatch trains from the depot.
• Monitor train performance throughout operation.
• Attend and rectify defects during service.
• Complete turn-round servicing between outward and return journeys.
• Perform end-of-day disposal tasks and resolve outstanding issues.

Depot Duties.

• Conduct maintenance examinations on rail vehicles.
• Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with heavy overhaul repairs (C1 / C4)
• Overhaul and test still boilers.
• Service catering and gas equipment.
• Support depot infrastructure repairs when required.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and compliant work environment.
• Liaise with depot teams, contractors, and wider engineering staff.

Additional Responsibilities.

• Inspect and maintain all safety-critical equipment.
• Complete high-quality repairs and component replacements.
• Ensure full compliance with railway safety regulations and procedures.
• Provide cover at additional sites when required.
• Accurately document all maintenance and repair activities.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and operational staff.

Experience & Qualifications Required.

Essential.

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a hands-on engineering or maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work safely in a safety-critical environment.
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence (if travel between sites is required). xbpsjku

Industries Considered.

We welcome candidates from a range of engineering backgrounds, including: