Field Systems Engineer

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

Not your average role….

As a Field Systems Engineer, you’ll play an important role in maintaining ScotRail’s Customer Information, Security and Retail Systems, carrying out planned maintenance and responding to faults to help keep these essential systems operating effectively.

Working closely with Senior Field Systems Engineers and colleagues across the team, the Field Systems Engineer will undertake maintenance and faulting activities across the network, carry out site surveys and safety audits, and produce the documentation required to support maintenance, faulting and project activity.

You’ll also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, provide training and support to colleagues and produce reports on maintenance and system performance. As a Field Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of a team helping to ensure ScotRail’s customer-facing systems are maintained safely and to the required standards.

What you bring

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

* Experience of working with railway Customer Information, Security and Retail Systems, together with knowledge of these systems and associated networking technologies.

* Railway engineering and terminal operations experience, including experience of Personal Track Safety disciplines.

* Experience producing Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Package Plans to support the safe delivery of work.

* Effective communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

* Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

* A UK Driving Licence

Experience using ScotRail's CAM system and Javelin, Vix and FareGo Remote Management Systems is also included within the role requirements; however, training will be provided on these systems.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including the complete essential and desirable criteria.

Working Arrangements

This role operates on a 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with regular travel required to work locations across the ScotRail network

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

What we offer you...

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:

* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.

* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.

* Generous holiday allowance.

* Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.

* Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary when you join the pension scheme.

* Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.