Junior Field Service Engineer

The Junior Field Service Engineer role will involve nationwide travel to visit company sites. Where possible efforts will be made to regionalise travel around engineers locations, but flexibility must be given. Company van, fuel card, food allowance and hotel accommodation will all be provided.

Role & Responsibilities

To carry out the maintenance and repair to clients carriage wash plants, controlled
emission toilet extraction plant and fluid / fuel storage, dispensing systems and any
other systems as required within their depots as scheduled, by reactive call outs and
or as instructed by the Divisional Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
The Junior Engineer is required to adhere to all and ensure they are aware and
understand all company policies and procedures including all updates. They shall be
responsible for adhering to site operational safety issues and reporting back to the
Divisional Manager / Maintenance Supervisor.

Competencies

On application the prospective candidate shall:
Have an idea of basic Electrical, Mechanical principles or both
Have a basic understanding of the nature of the work, the working environment
and the potential hazards.
Have a basic understanding of the correct use of tools and equipment
Have a basic understanding of PPE required to carry out the tasks

Within six months employment:-
The post holder shall have received re-training if applicable and appropriate in
the correct use of hand tools and equipment.
Hold a valid PTS certificate

Development:-
The core aim within the job role of Junior engineer is to engage, learn and improve with
the prospect of promotion and development within the business

The key responsibilities the Junior Engineer must begin to achieve are to;
Assist other engineers whilst learning daily duties and tasks.
Be amenable demonstrating good customer service skills as the first point of
contact with the Client
Ensure that they have booked on and off site by the clients representative
Ensure the job sheet / work schedule is completed correctly and signed by
the client and submitted daily within the working daily working hours
Comply with Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Company
Standards and the Train Operating Company Standards.
Be in possession and wearing the appropriate PPE when reporting for duty.
Ensure they are NOT under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs when
reporting for duty.
Declare any prescribed drugs information to the business and to complete a
declaration when their PTS certification is achieved.
Have a clear understanding of the Method Statement and Risk Assessment
for the work to be carried out.
Have a clear understanding of the emergency procedures to be followed in
case of accidents & incidents.
Report all accidents or incidents to the Divisional Manager or Maintenance
Supervisor in his deputy immediately.
Ensure that the company mobile telephone is functional at the site and has
sufficient battery life for the shift.
Obtain authorisation from the Divisional Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
when excess hours are required to be worked in times of emergency
Report any non-attendance of staff to the Divisional Manager /
Maintenance Supervisor
Forward all completed timesheets and maintenance paperwork to the
office on a daily basis within working hours
Keep the company vehicle in good condition and report any vehicle
defects or incidents weekly
Ensure that vehicle accidents or incidents are reported and recorded
immediately to the Divisional Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
Be "on-call" once competency has been proven as directed by the
Divisional Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
Attend, as required, engineering and client safety meetings
Undertake any other duties within their competence level as reasonably
required by the Company